HEALTHY CHEESECAKE

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This creamy dessert has a mild lemon flavor that offers a refreshing twist to the old-time favorite. -Jean Castle, Comer, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 5 whole crackers)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2 cups 2% cottage cheese
1 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup egg substitute
3 tablespoons cake flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese and yogurt. Cover and process until smooth; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg substitute; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the flour, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla. Fold in cottage cheese mixture. Pour into crust. , Return pan to baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.