Strawberry-Topped Cheesecake
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Slice into this low-fat cheesecake and you'll forget you're dieting. Fat-free cheese and sour cream provide plenty of creamy texture and rich flavor but keep the dessert within healthy eating guidelines.

Servings:
12 servings
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 55 mins
Ingredients
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1/2 cupgraham cracker crumbssee savings

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4 teaspoonsmargarine or butter, meltedsee savings

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2 8-ounce packagesfat-free cream cheese (block style)see savings

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1 cupfat-free cottage cheesesee savings

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1/4 cupfat-free milksee savings

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3/4 cupsugarsee savings

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2 tablespoonsall-purpose floursee savings

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1-1/4 teaspoonsvanillasee savings

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1/2 teaspoonshredded lemon peelsee savings

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3eggs or 3/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawedsee savings

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1/4 cupfat-free or light dairy sour creamsee savings

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2 teaspoonsfat-free milksee savings

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1 teaspoonsugarsee savings

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1 cupsliced strawberriessee savings

Directions
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In a small bowl stir together the graham cracker crumbs and melted margarine or butter. Press onto the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Set aside.
2.
Cut up the cream cheese. In a large food processor bowl place the undrained cottage cheese and the 1/4 cup milk. Cover and process until smooth. Add cream cheese, the 3/4 cup sugar, the flour, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, and the lemon peel. Cover; process until smooth. Add the eggs or egg product and process just until combined. Do not over process. Pour mixture into pan. Place on a baking sheet.
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Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Cool for 15 minutes. Using a narrow metal spatula, loosen the side of the cheesecake from pan. Cool 30 minutes more, then remove the side of pan. Cool completely. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
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In a small bowl combine the sour cream, 2 teaspoons milk, the 1 teaspoon sugar, and the remaining vanilla. To serve, arrange berries on top of cheesecake; drizzle with sour cream mixture. Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 163, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 92 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 11 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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