Pecan Cheesecake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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vegetable cooking spray
1/3 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
1 (12-oz) carton 1% low-fat cottage cheese
3 (8-oz) packages light process cream cheese product, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp butter flavoring
2 egg whites
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar, divided
3 tbsp finely chopped toasted pecans, divided
1 (8-oz) carton nonfat sour cream alternative

Directions:

Coat bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray; sprinkle with vanilla wafer crumbs.
Place cottage cheese in container of an electric blender; cover and process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Add cream cheese and next 5 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves (2 to 4 minutes). Fold beaten egg white mixture and 2 tablespoons pecans into cream cheese mixture. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 50 minutes or until almost set. Remove from oven; increase temperature to 375°.
Combine sour cream and remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, stirring until smooth. Spread mixture on top of cheesecake. Bake an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill thoroughly. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon pecans.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	77.48 Kcal (324 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.98g	5%
Cholesterol	20.76mg	7%
Sodium	23.87mg	1%
Potassium	37.15mg	1%
Total Carbs	11.64g	4%
Sugars	10.92g	44%
Dietary Fiber	0.37g	1%
Protein	1.64g	3%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	12.2mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	283.62 Kcal (1187 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.89g	5%
Cholesterol	76mg	7%
Sodium	87.38mg	1%
Potassium	135.98mg	1%
Total Carbs	42.63g	4%
Sugars	39.99g	44%
Dietary Fiber	1.36g	1%
Protein	6.01g	3%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.8mg	1%
Calcium	44.5mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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