Light Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

  • 12
  • 20 mins
  • 90 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup reduced-fat cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 4 whole crackers)
  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1-2/3 cups sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 9 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 8 strawberries, sliced
  • 2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan well coated with cooking spray; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and salt until smooth. Add egg whites; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the lemon juice, vanilla and lemon peel.

Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 70-80 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Top with strawberries and kiwi.