LIGHT LEMONY BERRY CHEESECAKE

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My mom is a very health-conscious cook, sometimes to a fault. (Sorry, Mom.) This cheesecake happens to be one of her healthy dishes that's also a standout in the taste department. I'll bet no one you serve this to would ever know it's not a straight-up full-fat cheesecake.

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     dessert

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup (60 g) whole-wheat graham cracker crumbs (sometimes I use amaretti cookies as a substitute)
2 cups (480 ml) light cottage cheese
1 (8-ounce/225-g) package light cream cheese
3 large eggs
3/4 cup (150 g) sugar, plus a little more for the berries
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sliced strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan with cooking spray.
  • Use a measuring cup to gently press the graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spray the crust with cooking spray. The crust will not be very thick.
  • In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese, eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, flour, and vanilla and blend until smooth. Pour into the crust and bake for 40 minutes. Let cool completely. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
  • Toss the berries with a pinch of sugar. Serve the cheesecake cold, topping each slice with some of the berries.

Ali Saylor
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This cheesecake was not good. The crust was too hard and the filling was too runny.


SR ARJUN SARKAR
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This cheesecake was a bit too tart for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less lemon juice if you don't like things too sour.


Rezaul Islam
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This cheesecake was delicious! The crust was perfect and the filling was smooth and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Raneillia
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Oyuntsetseg Batbuyan
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Shelbi Dawe
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This cheesecake was so good! The lemon flavor was perfect, and the berries added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Taologos Gebriel
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This cheesecake was amazing! It was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Azan Gul
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This cheesecake was a little too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The crust was good, and the filling was smooth and creamy. I would recommend using less lemon juice if you don't like things too sour.


MG Creative Studios
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out delicious! The crust was nice and graham crackery, and the filling was creamy and lemony. The berries added a nice pop of color and flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mohamad Kawkab
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I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one was amazing! The crust was perfectly crispy, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The lemon flavor was just right, and the berries added a nice tartness. I will definitely be making this again.


ABBY JAMESON
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This cheesecake was a hit at my last dinner party! The light and lemony flavor was perfect for a summer dessert, and the berries added a pop of color and sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


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