Low-Fat Cheesecake (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 70 Minutes |
Ready In: 130 Minutes Servings: 14 |
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Ingredients:
9 whole low-fat cinnamon graham crackers, broken in half |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted |
cooking spray |
2 8 -ounce packages neufchatel cream cheese, softened |
2 8 -ounce packages fat-free cream cheese, softened |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream |
2 large eggs plus 3 egg whites |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest |
assorted toppings |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor until crumbled. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water and the butter; pulse until moistened. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with foil to prevent leaks. Coat the inside of the pan with cooking spray and press the crumbs onto the bottom. Bake until browned, about 8 minutes. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, beat both cream cheeses and the sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, 5 minutes, then beat in the sour cream on low. Lightly whisk the 3 egg whites in a bowl, then add to the cheese mixture along with the 2 whole eggs, flour, vanilla and lemon zest. Beat on medium speed until fluffy, 3 minutes. Pour over the crust.
3. Place the cheesecake in a roasting pan and add enough warm water to come one-quarter of the way up the sides of the springform. Bake until the cake is set but the center still jiggles, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Turn off the oven; keep the cheesecake inside with the door closed for 20 minutes.
4. Remove the cake from the water bath and transfer to a rack. Run a knife around the edge, then cool completely. Chill until firm, at least 8 hours. Top as desired.
5. Per serving: Calories 229; Fat 11 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 61 mg; Sodium 319 mg; Carbohydrate 24 g; Fiber 0 g; Protein 11 g
6. Photograph by Kana Okada
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