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Chocolate-almond Cheesecake (light Version) Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 c reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed .
  • 3/4 c chocolate graham crackers (teddy bear shaped cookies, finely crushed) .
  • 2 tbsps almonds, sliced & lightly toasted .
  • 1 (8 oz) package fat free cream cheese, softened .
  • 1 (8 oz) container reduced-fat cream cheese, softened .
  • 1 egg .
  • 1/3 c all-purpose flour .
  • 1/4 c Amaretto .
  • vegetable oil cooking spray .
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract .
  • 1 (12 oz) container low fat cottage cheese (1%) .
  • 1 1/2 c sugar .
  • 2/3 c cocoa .
  • 1 egg white

Directions
  • Step #1 Coat the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray; sprinkle half of crushed cookies over bottom of pan.
  • Step #2 Process cottage cheese in an electric mixer 2 to 3 mins or until very smooth, scraping sides often; set aside.
  • Step #3 Sift cocoa & flour together; set aside.
  • Step #4 Beat cream cheeses In a large-ish bowl at medium speed of an electric mixer 10 mins.
  • Step #5 Gradually add sugar, beating until well mixed.
  • Step #6 Add cottage cheese; beat 1 min.
  • Step #7 Add cocoa mixture; beat 1 min, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
  • Step #8 Add amaretto & next 3 ingredients; beat 1 min or until mixed.
  • Step #9 Pour into prepared pan.
  • Step #10 Bake, uncovered, at 300F degrees for 55 mins or until set.
  • Step #11 Remove from oven; sprinkle with remaining crushed cookies.
  • Step #12 Run a knife around edge of pan; cool in pan on a wire rack.
  • Step #13 Cover up & chill at least 8 hrs.
  • Step #14 To serve, remove sides of pan; place cheesecake on a plate.
  • Step #15 Pipe or dollop whipped topping around edge, decorate with almonds.
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