Low Calorie Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Low Calorie Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice; ¼ cup orange juice; 5 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin; 2 eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, softened (light cream cheese); 1 pre-baked 9 inch pie shell or 1 graham cracker crust (purchased or homemade. I prefer the graham cracker crust); slivers orange zest (to garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
¼ cup orange juice
5 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
2 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, softened (light cream cheese)
1 pre-baked 9 inch pie shell or 1 graham cracker crust (purchased or homemade. I prefer the graham cracker crust)
slivers orange zest (to garnish) (optional)

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*Note:If worried about salmonella, use egg substitute equivalent to the 2 yolks, and use dried egg whites, prepared according to package directions, equivalent to 2 egg whites.
2
Drain pineapple well, reserving juice.
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Combine pineapple juice and orange juice with orange peel and sugar in a medium saucepan.
4
Sprinkle gelatin over juice to soften, stir, and allow to set 5 minutes for gelatin to soften.
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Heat over low heat until dissolved.
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Beat in egg yolks with a whisk until mixture is thick and lemon colored, about 2-3 minutes.
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Remove from heat, add vanilla, and gradually beat in cream cheese until smooth and well blended.
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Stir in crushed pineapple.
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In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
10
Gently fold into pineapple mixture, and spoon into pastry shell.
11
Refrigerate for about 3 hours.
12
Garnish with orange zest, if desired.

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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: 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, ¼ cup orange juice, 5 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, and more.

Yes, Low Calorie 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.

Low Calorie Cheesecake

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