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Makeover Traditional Cheesecake

3 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours + chilling

Makes

16 servings

Updated: Apr. 24, 2022
Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original's delectable flavor. It's sure to make any special event more festive. —Anne Addesso, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Makeover Traditional Cheesecake
Makeover Traditional Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups 1% cottage cheese
  • 2 cups reduced-fat sour cream, divided
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon fat-free caramel ice cream topping
  • 2 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), chopped

Directions

  1. Place a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and confectioners' sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. Place the lemon juice, vanilla, cottage cheese and 1 cup sour cream in a blender; cover and process for 2 minutes or until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the remaining sour cream. Add flour and pureed cottage cheese mixture; mix well. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust.
  5. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 3/4 in. hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  6. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with caramel topping and chopped candy.
Health tip: Even reduced-fat cream cheese is quite rich. Use 1% cottage cheese in place of some of the cream cheese to help save on calories, fat and total fat in this cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 311 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 369mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.