Lactose-Free Blueberry Cheesecake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 50 min. + chilling
YIELD: 4 servings.
Soy cream cheese works wonders in this smooth and creamy cheesecake from the Test Kitchen. This delicious, lactose-free dessert tastes like the real thing.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
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2 tablespoons margarine, melted
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1 carton (8 ounces) nondairy imitation cream cheese
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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TOPPING:
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1 tablespoon sugar
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/4 cup water
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1 cup fresh blueberries
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and margarine. Press onto the bottom of a 6-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
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2.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla. Pour over crust.
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3.
Return pan to baking sheet. Bake at 325° until center is almost set, 40-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
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4.
For topping, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Stir in blueberries. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Transfer mixture to a bowl; cover surface with plastic wrap. Cool to room temperature. Spoon topping over cheesecake. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 322 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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