LIGHT CHEESECAKE

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Our family adores cheesecake, but I wanted to serve something healthier. I came up with this lighter version that I make for both holidays and everyday. -Diane Roth, Adams, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/4 cups crushed reduced-fat vanilla wafers (about 40 wafers)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon plus 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs, butter and 1 teaspoon sugar. Press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses and remaining 1-1/4 cups sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, cornstarch and vanilla. Add eggs and egg whites; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake 60-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. Top cheesecake with strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Sadik MD Farhan
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I need this cheesecake in my life.


Max Esquivel
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This cheesecake is on my bucket list.


Legend Hunny
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I'm drooling just looking at this cheesecake.


Barack Dodoo
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This cheesecake is a work of art.


ISRAELITE Tutu
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I'm going to make this cheesecake for my next party.


Muse Maxamuud
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This cheesecake looks delicious.


Ruth Mueni
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Arjun Arjun darlami
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This cheesecake is a real crowd-pleaser.


Ebuka uzor
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Waheeda Buwembo
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had.


Sallieu Kamara
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This cheesecake is perfect for any occasion.


Mr Basi
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I'll be making this cheesecake again and again.


Mustafa Gujjar
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5 stars! This cheesecake is a winner.


Rosa Bowman
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a light and fluffy cheesecake. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Yunex Pro
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I found the crust to be a bit bland. Next time, I'll try adding some spices or nuts.


Media Zone
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The cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was spot-on.


Noble Aamir
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This is my new go-to cheesecake recipe. It's so versatile - I've tried it with different fruit toppings and it's always a hit.


Shmels melaku Mengesha
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cheesecake was to make. I'm not a seasoned baker, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the results were impressive.


Frank Barrin
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This light cheesecake was a delightful treat! The texture was creamy and smooth, and the flavor was perfectly balanced. I especially appreciated the reduced sugar content, which made it a guilt-free indulgence.


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