Arkansas Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Arkansas Cheesecake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x egg -- separated; 1/2 c. skim lowfat milk; 1 pkt gelatin pwdr, unsweetened -- (envelope); 1/8 tsp salt; 1 Tbsp. equal -- (no substitute); 1 1/2 c. cottage cheese; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tsp vanilla; 6 Tbsp. cold whip lite(r); 2 med graham crackers -- crushed; 1 dsh cinnamon; 1 dsh nutmeg

Servings: persons

1 x egg -- separated
1/2 c. skim lowfat milk
1 pkt gelatin pwdr, unsweetened -- (envelope)
1/8 tsp salt
1 Tbsp. equal -- (no substitute)
1 1/2 c. cottage cheese
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla
6 Tbsp. cold whip lite(r)
2 med graham crackers -- crushed
1 dsh cinnamon
1 dsh nutmeg

1
Take cottage cheese and cream in blender till very SMOOTH (this is the hard part).
2
Set aside.
3
Put egg yolk in top of double boiler beat well and add in lowfat milk.
4
Add in gelatin & salt.
5
Cook over boiling water till gelatin dissolves and mix thickens.
6
(about 10 min) Remove from heat, add in sugar substitute.
7
Cold.
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Add in cottage cheese, lemon juice and vanilla to cooled mix.
9
Chill, stirring occasionally, till mix mounds when dropped from a spoon.
10
Beat egg white till stiff.
11
Fold egg white and cold-whip together into mix.
12
Pour into graham crust, or possibly pour into pie plate and top with crumb topping.
13
Crumb Topping: crush 2 graham crackers fine.
14
Mix with healthy pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg.
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This recipe comes from the Official cook of the Governor's mansion in Little Rock, Arkansas.
16
It takes a little work, especially getting all the lumps out of the cottage cheese.
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It is well worth the effort though, anything is worth it for cheesecake!

564

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x egg -- separated, 1/2 c. skim lowfat milk, 1 pkt gelatin pwdr, unsweetened -- (envelope), 1/8 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Arkansas Cheesecake Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!