NO-BAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake image

This dazzling dessert is a dieter's delight. A light and refreshing alternative to classic cheesecake, the slim sweet calls for gelatin and lower-fat cheeses. Eva Wright, who sent the recipe from Grant, Alabama, recommends, "Vary the gelatin and pie filling flavors to suit your family's taste."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 whole reduced-fat graham cracker, finely crushed, divided
1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lemon gelatin
2/3 cup boiling water
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1 cup 1% cottage cheese
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
1 cup reduced-sugar cherry pie filling

Steps:

Coat a 9-in. springform pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle half of graham cracker crumbs on the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of pan; set aside. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; cool to room temperature., In a blender, combine the gelatin mixture, cream cheese and cottage cheese; cover and process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl; fold in whipped topping. Pour into prepared pan. , Sprinkle with remaining graham cracker crumbs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen, then remove sides of pan. Garnish with pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.