Light Ambrosia Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Light Ambrosia Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. zwieback or graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 c. flaked coconut, toasted and divided (optional); 2 Tbsp. reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted; 1 c. unsweetened pineapple juice; 3 oz. pkg. lemon flavor Jell-O (sugar-free may be used); 8 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 1 1/2 c. nonfat sour cream; 1/4 tsp. coconut extract; 8 oz. can unsweetened crushed pineapple; 2 tsp. cornstarch

Servings: persons

3/4 c. zwieback or graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. flaked coconut, toasted and divided (optional)
2 Tbsp. reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted
1 c. unsweetened pineapple juice
3 oz. pkg. lemon flavor Jell-O (sugar-free may be used)
8 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c. nonfat sour cream
1/4 tsp. coconut extract
8 oz. can unsweetened crushed pineapple
2 tsp. cornstarch

1
In a small bowl, mix crumbs, 1/4 coconut and margarine.
2
Press in bottom of an 8-inch spring-form pan.
3
Chill for 1 hour.
4
In a small saucepan over high heat, bring pineapple juice to a boil. Remove from heat.
5
Add the gelatin.
6
Mix well; cool to lukewarm. In a medium mixing bowl, using an electric mixer set on high speed, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
7
Beat in coconut extract and cooled gelatin mixture.
8
Pour in prepared crust; cover with plastic wrap.
9
Refrigerate 3 hours.

515

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. zwieback or graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 c. flaked coconut, toasted and divided (optional), 2 Tbsp. reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted, 1 c. unsweetened pineapple juice, and more.

Yes, Light Ambrosia 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.

Light Ambrosia Cheesecake

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