HOLIDAY CHEESECAKE

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I modified a few different cheesecake recipes to create this creamy, lower-fat version. It makes a beautiful ending to a fancy holiday dinner. -Meredith Dodson, St. Joseph, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup reduced-fat cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 5 whole crackers)
2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
2 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes; cool., In a large bowl, combine the first seven filling ingredients; beat until blended. Add eggs and egg whites; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust., Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. , Gently spoon cranberry mixture over cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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