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Simply Delicious Lightened Cheesecake (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Simply Delicious Lightened Cheesecake (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
2105
Calories
Total time
125
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with the butter and coat it with the graham cracker crumbs, shaking out any excess.
  3. Combine the ricotta with the cream cheese in a bowl until very smooth. Add the egg and egg whites, 1 at a time, stirring until well incorporated. Add 3/4 cup sugar, pinch of salt, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and the lemon zest and beat until very smooth and light, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan. Bake for 45 minutes, then reduce the heat to 300 degrees F and continue baking until the cake is set in the center, about 15 minutes longer. Remove the cake from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven to 250 degrees F.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 1/2 cups of sour cream, 1/4 cup of the sugar, 2 teaspoons of the amaretto, and the sliced almonds. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Pour this mixture over the top of the cheesecake and smooth with the back of a spoon or a spatula so that the sour cream mixture evenly covers the top of the cake. Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and cool on a wire rack. When the cake has cooled to room temperature, refrigerate, covered, overnight or until well chilled.
  7. Combine strawberry quarters, remaining tablespoon of sugar, and remaining teaspoon of amaretto in a medium bowl. Allow berries to macerate for 30 minutes.
  8. When ready to serve, run a sharp knife under warm water and wipe dry. Run the warmed knife around the edges of the springform pan to release the sides. Remove the springform, slice the cheesecake, and serve with macerated strawberries on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2104.93 Kcal (8813 kJ)
Calories from fat 951.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 105.7g 163%
Cholesterol 415.01mg 138%
Sodium 1329.39mg 55%
Potassium 2123.2mg 45%
Total Carbs 232.12g 77%
Sugars 149.78g 599%
Dietary Fiber 11.12g 44%
Protein 65.76g 132%
Vitamin C 139.6mg 233%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 1021.1mg 102%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 167.18 Kcal (700 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.39g 163%
Cholesterol 32.96mg 138%
Sodium 105.58mg 55%
Potassium 168.63mg 45%
Total Carbs 18.44g 77%
Sugars 11.9g 599%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 44%
Protein 5.22g 132%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 233%
Iron 0.3mg 20%
Calcium 81.1mg 102%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 50.1
    Points
  • 58
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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