LEMON BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE

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For a light, refreshing alternative to traditional cheesecake, try this no-bake treat from Julia Klee of Bonaire, Georgia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups fat-free cottage cheese
1/4 cup sugar
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1-1/3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool. In a small bowl, combine the crumbs, butter and oil. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan. Chill. , In a blender, cover and process cottage cheese and sugar until smooth. While processing, slowly add cooled gelatin. Pour into crust; cover and refrigerate overnight., For topping, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in water until smooth. Add 1 cup blueberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in lemon juice; cool slightly. , Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled., Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake; remove sides of pan. Spread the blueberry mixture over the top. Sprinkle with remaining blueberries. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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