Enlightened Berry Cheesecake - Healthy Option
This shows-stopper dessert is luscious, creamy, and as tasty to eat as it is gorgeous to look at. The cheesecake is creamy and light and the fresh fruit topping and strawberry glaze put it right over the top.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 10 servings
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp. margarine
For the Filling
- 1 1/2 lbs. fat-free cream cheese
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
- 3 large fresh whole eggs
For the Topping
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup melted strawberry jelly
Instructions
-
Spray a 9-inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray.
-
Melt margarine and mix with graham cracker crumbs.
-
Press on bottom of pie pan. Set aside.
-
Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and lemon extracts, and eggs together until blended.
-
Pour cream cheese mixture on top of graham cracker crumb bottom.
-
Bake at 300 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until center is set. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight.
-
Top with fruit. Drizzle with melted jelly.
-
Slice cake into 10 portions and serve.
Recipe Notes
| Nutrition Information | Per Serving |
| Calories: | 190 |
| Total Fat: | 2.5g |
| Saturated Fat: | 1g |
| Trans Fat: | 0g |
| Cholesterol: | 45mg |
| Protein: | 11g |
| Carbohydrates: | 31g |
| Sodium: | 430mg |
| Fiber: | 1g |