pretty citrus cheesecake
(2 RATINGS)
This cheesecake looks too pretty to eat!! So yummy!! And it's not as fattening as you would think. Calories: 177 per slice Fat: 4.2 grams Carbs: 26.3 grams
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
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yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 - 8 oz pkgs reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup 1% milk
- 1/3 cup light sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1-1/2 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon peel
- 2 teaspoons orange peel
- 3 - egg whites
- 1/4 cup sugar
- - lemon and orange peel for garnish
How To Make pretty citrus cheesecake
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Step 1Heat oven to 300. Spray a springform pan lightly w/ cooking spray. In bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and butter. Press into bottom and sides of pan.
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Step 2In lg bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar and flour. Add vanilla, cream cheese and eggs. Beat until smooth. Add milk, sour cream, lemon juice, orange juice, lemon peel and orange peel. Beat until smooth. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peak forms. Add 1/4 cup sugar, a little at a time. Gently fold into cream cheese mix.
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Step 3Pour mix into crust. Bake 1 hr or until set. Cover, chill for 4 hrs. Sprinkle top of cheesecake w/ lemon peel and orange peel.
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