LEMON BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE

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This is a lighter alternative to traditional cheesecake. I used sour cream instead of fat-free cottage cheese so I probably didn't lighten it up, but I LOVE THIS! I didn't have lemon gelatin so I substituted raspberry, and it was a gorgeous pink color that looked like an Easter egg and was creamy and dreamy. I also used an already-made graham cracker crust. This is a great use for jell-o. Thank you Julia Klee of Bonaire, Georgia and Taste of Home for this delightful recipe.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ounces lemon gelatin
1 cup water, boiling
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups cottage cheese (fat-free)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 1/3 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen, divided)
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine the crumbs, butter, and oil.
  • Press onto the bottom of a 9" springform pan. Chill.
  • In a blender, cover and process cottage cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • While processing, slowly add cooled gelatin.
  • Pour into crust. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • For topping, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch.
  • Gradually stir in water until smooth.
  • Add 1 cup blueberries.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in lemon juice and cool slightly.
  • Transfer to a blender and cover and process until smooth.
  • Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake.
  • Remove sides of pan.
  • Spread the blueberry mixture over the top.
  • Sprinkle with remaining blueberries.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.7, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 302.3, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 16.3, Protein 7.7

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