Appetizers: Cheese Fingers by Recipe Cottage

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	Cheese Fingers

		CHILLED CHEESE FINGERS nonstick cooking spray 1/3 cup chicken broth 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 oz cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup plain low-fat yoghurt 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt Lightly coat a glass 8 x 8x 2 inch baking dish with the cooking spray and set aside. Pour the chicken broth into a small heavy saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over it, and let soften for 5 minutes. Set over very low heat and stir until the gelatin dissolves, about 5 minutes. remove from heat and set aside. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and cream cheese at modest speed for 1 minute or until smooth. Beat in the yogurt, basil, pepper, and salt, then stir in the gelatin. Pour the mixture into the pan, cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or until set. To serve, run a thin metal spatula around the edges of the cheese mixture and invert onto a large platter. Cut into 8 strips one way, then into 6 strips the opposite way, to form 48 fingers. Serves 16 as a finger food.