Orange-Dream Cheesecake
Make this Low-Fat Orange Dream Cheesecake from My Food and Family next time you’re looking for a lighter version of this dessert classic. Just finding “low fat” and “cheesecake” in the same recipe name is pretty amazing. But this version calls up memories of a favorite ice cream truck treat.
Yield: 8 Servings.
Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 graham cracker, crushed
- 2/3 cup boiling water
- 1 (.3 oz) box sugar-free orange gelatin
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 1 (8 oz) tub fat-free cream cheese
- 2 cups thawed fat-free whipped topping
DIRECTIONS:
- 1. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs onto the bottom of an 8 or 9-inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray.
- Note: If you don’t have a springform pan a 9-inch pie plate may be used instead.
- 2. Add the boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Cool 5 minutes; pour into blender. Add cottage cheese and cream cheese; blend well. Pour into a large bowl. Whisk in the whipped topping. Pour into prepared pan; smooth out the top.
- 3. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. When ready to serve, run a knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; remove rim. If desired, garnish with fresh mint sprigs and thin orange slices just before serving.
Weight Watchers (3 SmartPoints), (2 PointsPlus)
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 90, Total Fat: 1.5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 300mg, Sugars: 4g, Carbohydrates: 11g, Fiber: 0g, Protein: 8g