New York Cheesecake, a Little Healthier!

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   Bring all ingredients to room temperature (this helps to prevent cracking).

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   MIX crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar and margarine.

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   Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

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   (using a hamburger press handle works great for this!

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   Bake at 325F for 10 minutes.

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   MIX neufchatel cheese, 1 cup splenda for baking, flour and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

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   Blend in low fat sour cream.

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   mix well.

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    Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition, just until blended.

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    Do not over mix!

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    Pour over crust.

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    Run a knife through to remove any air bubbles.

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    BAKE 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes or until center is almost set.

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    325 F for a silver springform pan 300 F if using a dark nonstick pan.

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    Crack oven door open slightly and allow cheesecake to temper for about 30 minutes.

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    Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake;.

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    Remove rim of pan.

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    Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

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    (This is a must!

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    Top with cherry pie filling and garnish, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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