Almost Fat Free Cheesecake Recipes

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese, 2/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add egg substitute; beat until smooth. Pour into a 9-in. pie plate that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until puffy and light brown around the edges. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine sour cream and remaining sugar and vanilla. Spread over cheesecake. Bake 15 minutes longer. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate. , Before serving, top each serving with 2 tablespoons cherry pie filling.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with foil to prevent leaks. Coat the inside of the pan with cooking spray.
• Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor until crumbled. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water and the butter; pulse until moistened. Press the crumbs onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake until browned, about 8 minutes. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, beat both cream cheeses and the sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, about 5 minutes. Beat in the sour cream on low. Lightly whisk the 3 egg whites in a bowl, then add to the cheese mixture along with the 2 whole eggs, flour, vanilla and lemon zest. Beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Pour over the crust.
• Place the cheesecake in a roasting pan and add enough warm water to come one-quarter of the way up the sides of the springform. Bake until the cake is set but the center still jiggles, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Turn off the oven; keep the cheesecake inside with the door closed for 20 minutes.
• Remove the cake from the water bath and transfer to a rack. Run a knife around the edge, then cool completely. Chill until firm, at least 8 hours. Top as desired.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°.
• Lightly spray a 9" springform pan with cooking spray.
• Mix crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
• Press crumb mixture onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up side of pan.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and crust is set.
• Cool on rack.
• Make filling: In large bowl with electric mixer on medium-high, beat cream cheese and sour cream for 2 to 3 minutes until fluffy.
• Gradually beat in Splenda.
• Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, just until incorporated.
• Beat in zest and juice.
• Pour into crust.
• Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes, or until center is almost set, but still slightly jiggly. (Do not overbake, as it will firm as it cools).
• Let cool completely.
• Make lemon curd: In the top of a double boiler, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, egg yolk, and Splenda over gently simmering water.
• Whisk until hot and frothy, about 5 minutes.
• Gradually whisk in butter and continue whisking for 7 minutes or until thickened and coats back of spoon.
• Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes.
• Run a thin blade around the edge of the springform pan and remove sides.
• Transfer to a serving plate.
• Spread lemon curd over top.
• Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Garnish with raspberries, if desired.
• Cool cheesecake in refrigerator several hours or overnight before serving.
• Note: When I put just Splenda in the ingredients, it would not take it. I would not recommend using anything but sugar or Splenda in this - no other substitutes.

Steps:

• Blend graham crackers in blender until crumbs are formed.
• Place into 9-inch pie plate and add melted margarine, stir and press into pan.
• Combine pudding mix and 2 cups milk in bowl, whisk together
• Combine softened cream cheese, 1 T. milk and sugar in a separate bowl, whisk until smooth.
• Combine both the pudding mixture and cream cheese mixture, stirring until smooth.
• Pour into pie crust and refridgerate for at least an hour.
• Serves 6, 177 calories per slice.
• * For a fuller pie, use two pudding packages, or add in Cool Whip.