Best Lighter Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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LIGHTER RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Lighter Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: graham crackers, milk, reduced fat cream cheese, honey, greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, cornstarch, raspberry

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Desserts

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 graham crackers
3 tablespoons milk
16 oz reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature
⅓ cup honey
2 cups greek yogurt
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups raspberry

Steps:

  • Place graham crackers in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix the cracker crumbs with the milk, stirring until the milk has incorporated completely into the crackers with the texture of slightly wet sand.
  • Pour the cracker mixture into a 9 inch (23 cm) springform pan. Press down the crust evenly using the back of a flat measuring cup or spoon.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then cool. Reduce the heat to 300°F (150°C).
  • In a large bowl, whisk the cream cheese until there are no lumps.
  • Add the honey, greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla, and cornstarch, mixing until smooth.
  • Pour the cheesecake batter into the graham cracker crust. Spread evenly.
  • Bake for about 1 hour, then cool for about 30 minutes.
  • Top with fresh raspberries in a ring pattern on the top of the cheesecake.
  • Chill until the cheesecake has set, 2-4 hours.
  • Unmold, slice, then serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 37 grams

LIGHT CHEESECAKE



Light Cheesecake image

Our family adores cheesecake, but I wanted to serve something healthier. I came up with this lighter version that I make for both holidays and everyday. -Diane Roth, Adams, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/4 cups crushed reduced-fat vanilla wafers (about 40 wafers)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon plus 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs, butter and 1 teaspoon sugar. Press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses and remaining 1-1/4 cups sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, cornstarch and vanilla. Add eggs and egg whites; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake 60-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. Top cheesecake with strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS (LIGHTER RECIPE)



Raspberry Cheesecake Bars (lighter recipe) image

The same full flavor of our best raspberry and cheesecake bar in a lighter recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup margarine, softened
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 1/2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) , softened
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Beat flour, granulated sugar, salt, margarine, 1/3 cup corn syrup and 1/2 package cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until dough forms. Press evenly in pan.
  • Beat remaining 2 packages cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs and egg whites until well blended. Beat in 1 cup corn syrup and the vanilla until smooth. Pour over dough.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until edges are light golden brown and filling is set (filling may appear puffy). Stir jam; spread over hot bars. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled.
  • For 36 bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving. Refrigerate any remaining bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg

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