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 wafer cookies or 6 chocolate graham crackers, finely crushed; 1 1/2 cups light cream cheese; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup 1% fat cottage cheese; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, plus; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup Amaretto (or substitute creme de menthe); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

6 chocolate wafer cookies or 6 chocolate graham crackers, finely crushed
1 1/2 cups light cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 cup 1% fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, plus
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Amaretto (or substitute creme de menthe)
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. Add egg and process just until blended. Fold in chocolate morsels.
3
Slowly pour mixture over crumbs in pan.
4
Bake at 300 for 65 to 70 minutes (If you use an 8-inch pan, reduce to 45 to 50 minutes) or until set.
5
Let cool in pan on wire rack.
6
Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
7
Remove sides of pan, and transfer to serving platter.
8
Garnish as desired.

1571

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chocolate wafer cookies or 6 chocolate graham crackers, finely crushed, 1 1/2 cups light cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup 1% 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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