Memorial Day Recipes

Lemon Cheesecake

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Lemon Cheesecake

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This cheesecake has a subtle lemony flavor that everyone loves. It also uses low-fat ingredients to make for a healthier dessert.

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Serving Size / Yield

10 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 C. nonfat cottage cheese
  • 2 Tbs. low fat margarine, melted
  • 1 C. egg substitute
  • 1/2 C. sugar
  • 1/2 C. evaporated skim milk
  • 1/4 C. flour
  • 1/4 C. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbs. lemon zest
  • Crust:
  • 1 1/4 C. graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 C. sugar
  • 1/3 C. low fat margarine

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Prepare crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and margarine.  Press into an 8 1/2-inch springform pan. 

In a food processor blend the cottage cheese until creamy.  Add margarine, egg substitute, sugar, evaporated milk, flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest.  Blend well. Pour into pan.  Bake 1 1/2 hours or until set in center when tested.  Cool several hours before serving>

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