Citrus Banana Cheesecake

Directions

1 Crust: in a bowl combine bread crumbs, sweetener and cardamom. With fingers, rub in margarine. Press onto bottom of 8 inch springform pan.

2 Filling: In a small dish or measure, sprinkle gelatin over ¼ Cup of the grapefruit juice and let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Place dish of gelatin in pan of hot water and stir until gelatin dissolves completely. Cool to room temperature.

3 In food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, banana, remaining juice. Purée until smooth.

4 Stir in dissolved gelatin and vanilla. Pour into crust.

5 Cover and chill in refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours or until set.

6 Remove sides from Pan and with wide metal lifter, slip cheesecake off bottom of pan onto serving plate, or leave on base of springform pan.

7 Peel grapefruit, removing all white pith. Separate segments and arrange on top of cheesecake. Slice strawberries and add to garnish if desired.