The Perfect Cheesecake Recipe

Name: The Perfect Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 6 cookie squares); Cooking spray; 1 (32-ounce) carton plain fat-free yogurt; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 1/3 cup fat-free sour cream; 2 (8-ounce) blocks 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened; 1 (8-ounce) carton egg substitute

Servings: persons

1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 6 cookie squares)
Cooking spray
1 (32-ounce) carton plain fat-free yogurt
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1/3 cup fat-free sour cream
2 (8-ounce) blocks 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
1 (8-ounce) carton egg substitute

1
Firmly press crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray.
2
Place a colander in a 2-quart glass measure or a medium bowl. Line the colander with four layers of cheesecloth, allowing cheesecloth to extend over outside edges of the bowl. Spoon yogurt into the colander. Cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 12 hours. Spoon yogurt cheese into a bowl, and discard the liquid.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
4
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine drained yogurt, flour, and the next 5 ingredients (flour through cream cheese) in a large bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until blended. Slowly add egg substitute, and beat until combined. Pour cheese mixture into prepared crust. Place in a large shallow baking pan, and add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove sides from pan, and cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.

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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: 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 6 cookie squares), Cooking spray, 1 (32-ounce) carton plain fat-free yogurt, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, The Perfect 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.

The Perfect Cheesecake

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