LIGHT LEMON CHEESECAKE

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My family loves cheesecake, but we don't care for the fat that usually comes with it. This pretty fruit-topped alternative offers a creamy texture and full flavor-without the guilt! -Deborah Lobe of Olympia, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup reduced-fat cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 4 whole crackers)
3 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1-2/3 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
9 large egg whites
1/4 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
8 strawberries, sliced
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan well coated with cooking spray; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and salt until smooth. Add egg whites; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the lemon juice, vanilla and lemon zest., Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 70-80 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Top with strawberries and kiwi.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Syed ali madni
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This cheesecake was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would probably reduce the amount of lemon juice next time.


Mudessir Mughal
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I love lemon cheesecake and this recipe did not disappoint. It was creamy and delicious with the perfect amount of tartness.


Tahir chaudhary
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out so well. I will definitely be making it again.


Dieynaba Niokane
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I made this cheesecake for my birthday and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Taehyung Jungkook
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The crust was a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the cheesecake itself was delicious.


Khadm Kurde
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This cheesecake was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would probably reduce the amount of lemon juice next time.


Rose Lopez
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I love lemon cheesecake and this recipe did not disappoint. It was creamy and delicious with the perfect amount of tartness.


LETICIA CYPRIAN
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out so well. I will definitely be making it again.


Rafeef Karsou
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I made this cheesecake for my birthday and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Bonez Yard
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The crust was a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the cheesecake itself was delicious.


Simone Coombe
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This cheesecake was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would probably reduce the amount of lemon juice next time.


Leena Turner
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I love lemon cheesecake and this recipe did not disappoint. It was creamy and delicious with the perfect amount of tartness.


Darrell Martin
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used a graham cracker crust and it was the perfect combination of flavors.


Angela Makoon
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Miraji Haule
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This cheesecake was so delicious and light! I loved the lemon flavor and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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