Pumpkin Cheesecake

With only 2 grams of fat per slice this low-calorie cheesecake is within the reach of many dieters.


Pumpkin Cheesecake


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
Servings: Makes 12 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 3/4  cup  finely crushed graham crackersOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  margarine or butter, meltedOn Sale
  • 1  15-ounce carton  low-fat ricotta cheeseOn Sale
  • 1  8-ounce tub  fat-free cream cheeseOn Sale
  • 1  cup  canned pumpkinOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  skim milkOn Sale
  • 1  envelope  unflavored gelatinOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  finely shredded orange peel (set aside)On Sale
  • 1/2  cup  orange juiceOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  granulated sugarOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  packed brown sugarOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  vanillaOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  pumpkin pie spiceOn Sale
  •     Light whipped dessert topping (optional)On Sale
  •     Pumpkin pie spice (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
For crust, in a medium mixing bowl stir together the crushed graham crackers and melted margarine or butter until crackers are moistened. Press mixture onto bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
2.
For filling, in a food processor bowl or blender container combine half of the ricotta cheese, half of the cream cheese, half of the pumpkin, and half of the milk. Cover and process or blend until smooth. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Repeat remaining ricotta, cream cheese, pumpkin, and milk.
3.
In a small saucepan sprinkle the gelatin over orange juice; let stand 5 minutes. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Stir into pumpkin mixture. Stir in the orange peel, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and the pumpkin pie spice. Pour mixture into chilled crust. Cover; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
4.
To serve, loosen crust from sides of pan; remove sides of pan. Cut into wedges. If desired, garnish with whipped topping and sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice.
5.
Makes 12 servings.

Exchanges
1-1/2 Starch, 1 Lean Meat

Nutrition information
Calories 142, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 214 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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