Makeover Traditional Cheesecake
Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original’s delectable flavour. It’s sure to make any special event more festive.
Taste of Home Magazine, December/January 2011
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 16servings | 40minutes | 1 1/2hours + chilling |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 16servings | 40minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 1 1/2hours + chilling |
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- Filling
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups 1% cottage cheese
- 2 cups reduced-fat sour cream divided
- 2 8 oz packages reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp fat-free caramel ice cream topping
- 2 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), chopped
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Instructions
- Place a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
- 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 a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
- Place the lemon juice, vanilla, cottage cheese and 1 cup sour cream in a blender; cover and process for 2 minutes or until smooth.
- 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.
- Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 3/4 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform 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. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with caramel topping and chopped candy.
Recipe Notes
1 slice equals 311 calories, 15 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 93 mg cholesterol, 369 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, trace fibre, 11 g protein.
