Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake (Light Version) Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake (Light Version)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray; ¾ cup chocolate graham cracker (teddy bear shaped cookies, finely crushed); 1 (12 ounce) container low fat cottage cheese (1%); ⅔ cup cocoa; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 1 (8 ounce) container reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 1 (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese, softened; 1 ½ cups sugar; ¼ cup Amaretto; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 egg; 1 egg white; 1 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed; 2 tablespoons almonds, sliced and lightly toasted

Servings: persons

vegetable oil cooking spray
¾ cup chocolate graham cracker (teddy bear shaped cookies, finely crushed)
1 (12 ounce) container low fat cottage cheese (1%)
⅔ cup cocoa
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) container reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups sugar
¼ cup Amaretto
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg white
1 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed
2 tablespoons almonds, sliced and lightly toasted

1
Coat the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray; sprinkle half of crushed cookies over bottom of pan.
2
Process cottage cheese in an electric blender 2 to 3 minutes or until very smooth, scraping sides often; set aside.
3
Sift cocoa and flour together; set aside.
4
Beat cream cheeses in a large bowl at medium speed of an electric mixer 10 minutes.
5
Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended.
6
Add cottage cheese; beat 1 minute.
7
Add cocoa mixture; beat 1 minute, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
8
Add amaretto and next 3 ingredients; beat 1 minute or until blended.
9
Pour into prepared pan.
10
Bake, uncovered, at 300 degrees for 55 minutes or until set.
11
Remove from oven; sprinkle with remaining crushed cookies.
12
Run a knife around edge of pan; cool in pan on a wire rack.
13
Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
14
To serve, remove sides of pan; place cheesecake on a plate.
15
Pipe or dollop whipped topping around edge, decorate with almonds.

998

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: vegetable oil cooking spray, ¾ cup chocolate graham cracker (teddy bear shaped cookies, finely crushed), 1 (12 ounce) container low fat cottage cheese (1%), ⅔ cup cocoa, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake (Light Version) 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.

Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake (Light Version)

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