Chocolate Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Coat eight-inch pan with cooking spray.
3. 3
   Puree in blender or food processor: 1 cup drained yogurt, cream cheese, ricotta, 1/4 cup maple syrup, cocoa powder, egg whites, cinnamon, and liqueurs.
4. 4
   Pour into pan.
5. 5
   Place half-filled pan of water on bottom rack of oven.
6. 6
   Bake cake on center rack for 50-60 minutes.
7. 7
   Topping: whisk together remaining 3/4 cup yogurt, vanilla or almond extract, and a generous tbsp.
8. 8
   of maple syrup.
9. 9
   Once cake is done, apply topping and decorate with fruit such as sliced strawberries or mandarin oranges.
10. 10
    Bake 10 minutes more.