Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Cover the outside of 9"(22cm) springform pan with foil.

Break each graham cracker into 8 pieces and add to blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on Mix until crushed, about 10-15 seconds. Add butter and 1 tablespoon (15ml) sugar; blend on Mix until combined, about 10-15 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Press mixture into bottom of pan, and bake 10 minutes.

Add lemon zest and 1 teaspoon (5ml) sugar to clean and dry blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on Food Processor Speed for 15-20 seconds. Add egg substitute and remaining ingredients in the order listed; blend on Mix for 60-75 seconds. (It may look as if the ingredients are not mixing; however, the blender is working. After about 30 seconds, the mixture will start to circulate in the blender jar.) Turn blender OFF. Pour into prebaked crust, and bake until firm, about 1 hour. Cool completely on a wire rack, and then refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving. Serve with raspberry sauce (see page 11).

Nutritional analysis per serving (cheesecake only):

Calories 251 (39% from fat) • carbo. 24g

prot. 14g • fat 11g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 37mg

sod. 211mg

BAKED ALMOND CUSTARD

Makes six servings

3large eggs

1-1/2 cups (375ml) 2% milk

1cup (250ml) evaporated skim milk

1/2 cup (125ml) sugar

1teaspoon (5ml) almond extract

6teaspoons (30ml) finely chopped or slivered almonds

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Add first five ingredients to blender jar (not almonds). Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on Mix until combined, about 10 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Divide mixture among six 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Top each with 1 teaspoon (5ml) almonds.

Place ramekins in a 9" x 13"(22cmx33cm) baking dish and add hot water to reach 1" (2.5cm) up the sides of the ramekins. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Remove ramekins from water bath and cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 181 (25% from fat) • carbo. 25g

prot. 9g • fat 5g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 112mg

sod. 111mg

RECIPES

For use with SmartPower Duet® Food Processor Only

HUMMUS

Makes 2-1/4 cups (550ml)

2cups (500ml) canned garbanzo beans, drained

1/2 cup (125ml) fresh lemon juice

4tablespoons (50ml) tahini

4garlic cloves, peeled

1-1/2 tablespoons (25ml) olive oil

2teaspoons (10ml) salt Parsley sprig

Place first 6 ingredients in the SmartPower Duet® work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover

on work bowl. Press the ON button and process on Food Processor Speed until smooth, about 30-40 seconds. Press OFF button. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with parsley. Serve at room temperature.

Nutritional information per

tablespoon(15ml):Calories 40 (27% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 1g• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 69mg

FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Makes 1 cup (250ml)

1/4 cup (50ml) fresh cilantro leaves

1small garlic clove, peeled

1jalapeno pepper, halved, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1.3cm)

1small onion, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (1.9cm)

3plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1.3cm)

1teaspoon (5ml) fresh lime juice

1teaspoon (5ml) salt

Place cilantro in the SmartPower Duet® work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on bowl and press the ON button. With the food processor running on Food Processor Speed, add garlic through the feed tube and process until finely chopped, about 5 seconds. Scrape work bowl. Add jalapeno, onion, tomatoes, lime juice and salt.

Press the Pulse button and pulse on Food Processor speed until coarsely chopped, about 8 - 10 times.

Press OFF button.

Nutritional information per tablespoon (15ml): Calories 20 (0% from fat) • carbo. 4g

prot. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg

sod. 271mg

SPICY CRAB DIP

Makes 1-3/4 cups (425ml)

1tablespoon (15ml) fresh chives

1cup (250ml) low-fat sour cream 1/3 cup (75ml) skim milk

1/4 cup (50ml) low-fat mayonnaise

1-1/2 teaspoons (7ml) prepared horseradish

1/4 teaspoon (1ml) ground white pepper

1can (6 ounces) (175ml) crabmeat, drained (about 3/4 cup)

Place chives in the SmartPower Duet® food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press the ON button. Process on Food Processor Speed until finely chopped, about

5 seconds. Leave in bowl. Add remaining ingredients to work bowl and press Pulse button. Pulse on Food Processor Speed until combined, about 6 times. Press OFF button. Refrigerate for 1 - 2 hours before serving to develop flavor.

Nutritional information per tablespoon (15ml): Calories 64 (53% from fat) • carbo. 2g

prot. 2g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 15mg

sod. 91mg

CREAMY GUACAMOLE

Makes 1-1/2 cups (375ml)

1/4 cup (50ml) fresh cilantro leaves

1medium garlic clove, peeled

1small scallion, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces (2.5cm)

1/2 small green chili, seeded 1/4 teaspoon (1ml) salt

1/8 teaspoon (0.5ml) chili powder

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Cuisinart BFP-703C manual Baked Almond Custard, Hummus, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Spicy Crab DIP, Creamy Guacamole

BFP-703C specifications

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