Light Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Light Cranberry Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup graham wafer crumbs; 1 lb low-fat cream cheese or 1 lb ricotta cheese; 1 ¾ cups 1% fat cottage cheese; ⅔ cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; ½ cup light sour cream; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 2 cups cranberries; ½ cup orange juice; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

¼ cup graham wafer crumbs
1 lb low-fat cream cheese or 1 lb ricotta cheese
1 ¾ cups 1% fat cottage cheese
⅔ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
½ cup light sour cream
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 cups cranberries
½ cup orange juice
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch

1
Sprinkle crumbs over greased 9-inch (2.5 L) square baking pan; set aside.
2
In food processor, blend cheeses and sugar.
3
Add eggs, one at a time; blend in sour cream, cornstarch, vanilla and rind.
4
Pour over crumbs.
5
Set pan in larger shallow pan; pour in enough hot water to come 1 inch (2.5 cm) up sides.
6
Bake in 325 F (160 C) oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until tester inserted in centre comes out clean.
7
Remove pan from water; let cool on rack.
8
Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 2 days.
9
Sauce: Bring berries, orange juice and sugar to boil over medium-high heat, stirring; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until berries pop, stirring often.
10
Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tbsp water; whisk into sauce and cook, whisking, for 2 minutes or until thickened.
11
(Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.)
12
Top each serving of cheesecake with 1 tbsp sauce.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup graham wafer crumbs, 1 lb low-fat cream cheese or 1 lb ricotta cheese, 1 ¾ cups 1% fat cottage cheese, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Light Cranberry 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 Cranberry Cheesecake

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