Lemony Light Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Lemony Light Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Crust; 15 reduced-fat creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (finely crushed); 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, melted; Filling; 3 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 cup fat free egg substitute; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of

Servings: persons

Crust
15 reduced-fat creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (finely crushed)
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling
3 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup fat free egg substitute
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of

1
Spray bottom and sides of 9 inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2
Crust: Combine cookies and butter.
3
Press mixture firmly in pan.
4
Chill while making filling.
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Filling: Put cream cheese, sugar, and flour in a mixing bowl.
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Use beater on speed 2 for 30 seconds.
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Stop and scrape bowl.
8
Add egg substitute, lemon juice and lemon peel.
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Stir on low speed for 30 seconds.
10
Stop and scrape bowl.
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Turn to speed 2 and mix 15-30 seconds-- just until well blended.
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Do not overbeat.
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Pour filling in crust.
14
Place top oven rack in center of oven.
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Place pan of hot water on bottom rack.
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Place cheesecake on center rack.
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Bake A 325 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until its set when pan is jiggled.
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Do not overbake.
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Turn off oven; open door.
20
Let cheesecake stand in oven 30 minutes.
21
Remove from oven.
22
Cool completely on a wire rack away from drafts.
23
Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours before serving.
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It can also be frozen for later use.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 15 reduced-fat creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (finely crushed), 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, melted, Filling, and more.

Yes, Lemony Light 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.

Lemony Light Cheesecake

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