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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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From St. Joseph, Michigan, Meredith Dodson writes, âI modified a few different cheesecake recipes to create this creamy, lower-fat version. It makes a beautiful ending to a fancy holiday dinner.â Ingredients:
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 (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream |
1/2 cup sugar |
sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
2 egg whites, lightly beaten |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes; cool.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Gently spoon cranberry mixture over cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan before cutting. Yield: 16 servings.
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