Light Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Light Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese; 1 pint sour cream; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 tablespoons flour; 3 tablespoons crushed pineapple; 3 tablespoons pineapple juice; 5 eggs, separated; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

Servings: persons

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 pint sour cream
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons crushed pineapple
3 tablespoons pineapple juice
5 eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup graham cracker crumbs

1
Cream egg yolks and sugar then add cream cheese 8 onces at a time blending well. Next add the sour cream, flour, vanilla, pineapple and juice.
2
Beat egg whites addding pinch of cream of tartar (I use a 1/4 teaspoon) Beat until stiff, then fold into batter.
3
Prepare 10 inch springform pan.
4
Grease and sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on bottom and sides of pan.
5
Put batter in prepared pan.
6
Place pan in a pan of water. (I use a large roasting pan with about an inch or two of water).
7
Bake at 350 for 50 Minutes.
8
Then turn off oven and leave door halfway opened for 1 hour.
9
After 1 hour remove cake from oven.

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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: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, 1 pint sour cream, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and more.

Yes, 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.

Light Cheesecake

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