Simple Low Fat Cheesecake Recipes

LOW-FAT CHEESECAKE

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.

LOW-FAT CHEESECAKE

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.

SIMPLE LOW-FAT CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Melt the butter in the pan in which the cheesecake is to be baked (8"x8".) Remove it from the heat and stir in the graham cracker crumbs, until the butter is evenly distributed and the mixture is crumbly.
• Press it evenly and firmly along the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of the pan.
• Bake the crust for 10 minutes at 350°F.
• Reduce the heat to 325°F.
• Allow the crust to cool.
• Meanwhile, put the sugar and the flour in a large mixing bowl with the salt.
• Grate the lemon zest and add it to the sugar and flour.
• Beat the eggs into the sugar.
• Add the lemon juice, then the buttermilk, and lastly beat in the ricotta cheese. Occasionally if the cheese is very dry and crumbly I have a hard time beating it in smoothly; in that case I put it in the food processor and process for 5 minutes or so until the mixture is very smooth.
• Pour the batter into the crust and bake for 1 hour at 325°F.
• Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
• Good plain or with a fruit topping.

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKES

Steps:

• Put the biscuits in a plastic bag and bash with a rolling pin until you have chunky crumbs. Divide between 4 glasses or small bowls.
• Beat the soft cheese, yogurt, sugar and vanilla together until smooth, then spoon over the crumbs and chill until you are ready to serve.
• Stir the jam in a bowl until loose, then gently stir in the strawberries. Divide the strawberries between the cheesecakes and serve.

LOW-FAT CHERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Line the sides of a 20cm round loose-bottomed cake tin with baking parchment. Stir the butter into twothirds of the biscuit crumbs, and reserve the rest. Sprinkle the buttery crumbs over the base of the tin and press down. Soak the gelatine in cold water for 5-10 mins until soft.
• Warm the orange juice in a small pan or the microwave until almost boiling. Squeeze the gelatine of excess water, then stir into the juice to dissolve.
• Beat the quark, ricotta, vanilla and icing sugar together with an electric whisk until really smooth. Then, with the beaters still running, pour in the juice mixture and beat to combine. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crumbs and smooth the top. Cover with cling film and chill overnight.
• To make the topping, put the cherries in a pan with the orange zest and 100ml water. Cook, covered, for 15 mins until the cherries are softened. Put one-third of the cherries in a bowl and mash with a potato masher to give you a chunky compote. Return to the pan, add the jam, cornflour and 2 tbsp water, and mix to combine. Cook until thickened and saucy - if the sauce is too dry, add a splash more water. Cool to room temperature.
• Just before serving, carefully remove the cheesecake from the tin and peel off the parchment. Scatter over the remaining biscuit crumbs and some cherry sauce. Serve in slices with the remaining cherry sauce alongside.

15 MINUTE FAT FREE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• mix, splenda, cream cheese and whip cream in a mixing bowl till smooth.
• Pour filling into pie crust and smooth over with a rubber scraper.
• Place in freezer for 10 minutes to stiffen the filling.
• You may top with fresh fruit or cookie crumbs.