Light Chocolate-Amaretto Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Light Chocolate-Amaretto Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chocolate wafers, finely crushed; 1 1/2 cups light cream cheese; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup 1% low fat cottage cheese; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup Amaretto; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

6 chocolate wafers, finely crushed
1 1/2 cups light cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 cup 1% low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Amaretto
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1
Sprinkle chocolate wafer crumbs in bottom of a 7-inch springform pan. Set aside.
2
Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add cream cheese and next 7 ingredients, processing until smooth.
3
Add egg and process just until blended. Fold in chocolate morsels.
4
Slowly pour mixture over crumbs in pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 65 to 70 minutes or until cheesecake is set.
5
Let cool in pan on wire rack. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Remove sides of pan, and transfer cheesecake to a serving platter.
6
May serve with a dollop of light Cool Whip.

1554

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chocolate wafers, finely crushed, 1 1/2 cups light cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup 1% low fat cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, Light Chocolate-Amaretto 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 Chocolate-Amaretto Cheesecake

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