Lemon Cheesecake

Lemon Cheesecake

This velvety cheesecake has just the perfect amount of lemon to make for a light and refreshing holiday treat.

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Yields: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

12cgraham cracker crumbs
14cof butter (melted)
16ozfat free cream cheese (2 packages, room temperature)
1cStonyfield Organic Low Fat Plain Yogurt
12csugar
3 eggs (room temperature)
1tspvanilla extract
1 lemon (juice and zest only)

Directions

  1. For the crust, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together.

  2. Press the mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 8 or 9-inch springform pan and chill.

  3. Preheat the oven to 300°.

  4. In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, cream together the cream cheese and sugar.

  5. Add the eggs, vanilla, 8oz of yogurt, lemon juice and zest and mix until combined.

  6. Spoon the mixture into the crust.

  7. Place the cheesecake on the middle rack of your oven.

  8. Add a pan of water on the lower rack.

  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes being careful not to open the oven while the cheesecake is baking.

  10. Turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool for 30 minutes in the oven with the door ajar.

  11. Remove the cheesecake and continue to cool on a wire rack.

  12. Once cooled, garnish with fresh blueberries or any other of your favorite fruits.

Nutrition Information

190
CALORIES
9g
TOTAL FAT
12g
PROTEIN
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
190
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
Cholesterol 90mg
Total Carbohydrate 14g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Protein 12g
Calcium 20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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