You can lick the spoon

TRY THIS LOW-FAT CHEESECAKE FROM FOOD NETWORK.  Doesn't taste like low-fat! 229 Calories/serving

This has only 24 carbs and 11 grams of protein

low-fat cheesecake recipe from Food Network

I made this and it turned out great.  The recipe was easy and nobody could tell that it was low-fat.  I will definitely make this again.  I offered toppings on the side and everyone got to select their own toppings (or none at all).  People really enjoyed having the topic choices.

Prep Time = 1 hour

Total time = 2 hours

Makes = 14 servings

Level = Easy

Ingredients

• 9 whole low-fat cinnamon graham crackers, broken in half
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Cooking spray
• 2 8-ounce packages Neufchatel cream cheese, softened
• 2 8-ounce packages fat-free cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 2 large eggs plus 3 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• Assorted toppings

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor until crumbled. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water and the butter; pulse until moistened. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with foil to prevent leaks. Coat the inside of the pan with cooking spray and press the crumbs onto the bottom. Bake until browned, about 8 minutes. Let cool, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, beat both cream cheeses and the sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, 5 minutes, then beat in the sour cream on low. Lightly whisk the 3 egg whites in a bowl, then add to the cheese mixture along with the 2 whole eggs, flour, vanilla and lemon zest. Beat on medium speed until fluffy, 3 minutes. Pour over the crust.

Place the cheesecake in a roasting pan and add enough warm water to come one-quarter of the way up the sides of the springform. Bake until the cake is set but the center still jiggles, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Turn off the oven; keep the cheesecake inside with the door closed for 20 minutes.

Remove the cake from the water bath and transfer to a rack. Run a knife around the edge, then cool completely. Chill until firm, at least 8 hours. Top as desired.

Topping ideas- fresh berries, low-fat whipping cream, chopped nuts

Per Serving-

Calories = 229, Fat = 11 grams (saturated fat 7 grams), Cholesterol = 61 mg, Sodium 319 mg, 

Carbohydrate = 24 grams, Fiber = 0 grams, Protein = 11 grams