Low Fat Cheesecake

Submitted by Karen Anne Newton RN

"This is a smooth, rich tasting dessert, yet it is low in fat."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 16 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
• 2⁄3 cup sugar, plus
• 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, divided
• 3⁄4 cup egg substitute
• 1 cup nonfat sour cream
• 1 cup no-sugar-added cherry pie filling

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, 2/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add egg substitute and beat until smooth.
3. Pour into a 9-in. pie plate that has been coated with cooking spray.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until puffy and light brown around the edges.
5. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
6. Combine sour cream, remaining sugar and vanilla. Spread over cheesecake.
7. Bake 15 minutes longer.
8. Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate.
9. Before serving, top with cherry pie filling.