Ingredients

For the Crust: 20   vanilla wafers (see Ingredient note) 1 tablespoon  canola oil For the Filling: 16 ounces  1% cottage cheese (2 cups) 8 ounces  reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), cut into pieces 1 cup  sugar 2 tablespoons  cornstarch 2 teaspoons  fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons  vanilla extract Pinch of   salt 3   large eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons  finely chopped fresh lemon verbena or lemon balm (see Tip) For the Topping: 2 quarts  fresh strawberries 2 tablespoons  sugar Lemon verbena or lemon balm sprigs for garnish Ingredient Note:  To avoid trans-fatty acids, look for brands that do not contain partially hydrogenated canola oil, such as Mi-Del Vanilla Snaps (found in natural-foods stores and large supermarkets).Tip: If you cannot find lemon verbena or lemon balm, use 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest instead.

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Lemon Verbena Cheesecake, Recipe

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