LIGHT CHERRY CHEESECAKE
This cheesecake boasts a velvety texture with less fat than the original, thanks to lighter versions of cream cheese and sour cream, plus plenty of cottage cheese.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees, with rack set in lower third. Assemble a 9-inch springform pan with the rimmed side of the pan facing down. Coat pan with cooking spray; line side with a long strip of waxed or parchment paper.
- In a food processor, grind graham crackers until fine crumbs form. Add oil, and pulse to moisten. Transfer crumbs to prepared pan, and press firmly into the bottom. Place pan on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until crust is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, wipe bowl and blade of food processor. Blend cottage cheese and cream cheese until very smooth and glossy, scraping down bowl as necessary, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup sugar, sour cream, eggs, flour, vanilla, and salt; blend just until filling is smooth.
- Pour filling onto crust (crust can be hot or warm). Bake until barely set in center, about 1 hour. Turn oven off; let cake cool in oven 1 hour. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours and up to 2 days.
- Make topping: In a large skillet, combine cherries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Boil over high heat until liquid is thick and syrupy, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
- To serve, unmold cheesecake (peel off and discard paper). Transfer to a serving platter; top with cherry topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g
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Ayaan Tamrakar
[email protected]This cheesecake is amazing! It's the best cheesecake I've ever had.
Janset Flores
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cheesecake, but this one is really good. It's not too heavy and the cherry topping is delicious.
EmmaLeigh McCracken
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Avinab Maharjan
[email protected]I love this cheesecake! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Zahirkhan zadran
[email protected]This cheesecake is so delicious and it's so easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Joseph Lines
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cherry pie, but I love this cheesecake. The cherry topping is not too sweet and it pairs perfectly with the creamy cheesecake filling.
Umer Ch
[email protected]I love the light and fluffy texture of this cheesecake. It's not too heavy, and the cherry topping is the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Bakugou Katsuki
[email protected]This cheesecake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so rich and creamy, and the cherry topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Hazaray Di Awaz
[email protected]I've never made cheesecake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. My cheesecake turned out beautifully and it tasted amazing.
Krystal Brady
[email protected]This cheesecake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Momotaz Aktar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one is really good. It's not too heavy and the cherry topping is delicious.
Habib Nikzad
[email protected]This cheesecake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Inzikhan Inzi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly. It's so delicious!
kiprop david
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Mike Bavadra
[email protected]I love this cheesecake! It's so light and fluffy, and the cherry topping is the perfect complement.
ramzan ansa
[email protected]This cheesecake is amazing! The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is creamy and smooth, and the cherry topping is tart and sweet.
Jonam Xeetrii
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Ruth Grant
[email protected]This cheesecake was a huge hit! It was light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of tart and sweet. The cherry topping was the perfect finishing touch.