MAKEOVER TRADITIONAL CHEESECAKE

Makeover Traditional Cheesecake image

Provided by Sylwia Wojdyla Ohlrich

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1 3/4 c graham crackers, crushed
2 Tbsp confectioners' sugar
1/4 c butter, melted
FILLING:
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 c 1% cottage cheese
2 c (16 ounces) reduce-fat saur cream, divided
2 pkg (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 1/4 c sugar
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp fat-free caramel
2 heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), chopped

Steps:

1. Place a 9-inch spring form pan coated with cooking spray on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (18-in. square). Securely warp foil around pan.
2. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and confectioners' sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place on baking sheet. Bake at 325 F for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
3. Place the lemon juice, vanilla, cottage cheese and 1 cup sour cream in a blender; cover and process for 2 minutes or until smooth.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the remaining sour cream. Add flour and pureed cottage cheese mixture; mix well. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust.
5. Place spring form in a larger baking pan; add 3/4 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325 F for 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove spring form pan from water bath. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
6. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with caramel topping and chopped candy.