Kathy Smith's Rich Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Kathy Smith's Rich Chocolate Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp. reduced calorie margarine; 6 chocolate wafers, crushed; 1/3 cup crushed Teddy Grahams; 1 cup sugar; 1-1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 lb. cream cheese; 1/2 tsp. almond extract; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute; 2 eggs; 1/4 tsp. salt; Fresh berries (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tsp. reduced calorie margarine
6 chocolate wafers, crushed
1/3 cup crushed Teddy Grahams
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 lb. cream cheese
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
Fresh berries (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
Grease the bottom of an 8-1/2x11-inch springform pan with margarine.
3
Sprinkle chocolate wafer crumbs into the pan.
4
Set aside.
5
In processor add cream cheese, sugar, cottage cheese, cocoa, flour, extracts and salt; process until smooth.
6
Add egg substitute and process just until blended.
7
Slowly pour mixture over crumbs in pan.
8
Place a small pan of boiling water in the corner of the oven (this helps prevent the cheesecake from cracking on the top).
9
Bake for 65-75 minutes or untilcheesecake is set.
10
Cool in pan on wire rack.
11
Cover and chill at least 8hours.
12
Remove sides of pan and transfer cake to a serving platter.
13
Garnish with berries, if desired.

1710

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

158

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 1 tsp. reduced calorie margarine, 6 chocolate wafers, crushed, 1/3 cup crushed Teddy Grahams, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Kathy Smith's Rich Chocolate Cheesecake 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!

Kathy Smith's Rich Chocolate Cheesecake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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