Guilt Free Cheesecake
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 3 eggs
- 9 oz. cottage cheese
- 3/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tbs. grated lemon zest
- 1 tbs. lemon juice
- Your favorite jam
- Whipped cream
For the Crust:
- 2 cups Cheerios
- 1 pat of butter
Instructions
- In a clean food processor place the Cheerios and process until smooth.
- Butter a 9 inch pie dish.
- Spread the processed Cheerios along the bottom of the pie dish and set aside.
- Place in a food processor the eggs, cottage cheese, cream cheese and sugar; process until smooth.
- Add the cornstarch, baking powder, vanilla, lemon zest and lemon juice and give a quick
- process.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pie dish.
- Bake 55 minutes or until firm.
- Let cool, then refrigerate. Top with your favorite jam and whipped cream.
Notes
This is a cheesecake without all of the guilt and yet is delicious!!
**Adapted from Richard Simmons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
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Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
Sandee says
I rarely have dessert because of the fat content, but this looks like a great alternative. I love cheesecake too.
Have a fabulous day honey. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
David says
Catherine, I'm not into cheesecake but my better half would love this healthier version! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Gloria Baker says
I love this! Look amazing Catherine!! xxx
Chatty Crone says
Does it taste like REAL cheesecake - my grandson is so picky!
Silvia Brisigotti says
It looks delicious!! I love cheesecake!!
Erlene A says
I love cheese cake. I have a question - the Cherrios do not have anything to bind them? They just go straight into the pan after being processed?
Nee says
Hi Catherine , this is a must make for the weekend , thanks for sharing 🙂
Rosita Vargas says
Ohhh Catherine se ve de lujo su pastel de queso,quiero un trozo,abrazos
Te de Ternura says
Perfecto para el fin de semana!!!
Disfrútalo amiga!!!
UN ABRAZO ;)))
Conxita
Rose Clearfield says
It sounds light and refreshing. I love the idea of a Cheerio crust. Thanks for sharing!
Rose Clearfield says
It sounds light and refreshing. I love the idea of a Cheerio crust. Thanks for sharing!
Dottie says
Hi Catherine, This is so delicious looking. I am hungry and my favorite is staring at me in the computer. I want to just say can I have a piece please? I love this rendition and the crust is made from Cheerios! Never had that before..I have to try this recipe for sure! Thank you for sharing this...Blessings Dottie 🙂
MonuTeena RecipesPassion says
Catherine just a best cheese cake from your collection passss 😉
Elzbieta Hester says
I'm liking this very much...I never feel guilty eating things made by me! 🙂 ela@GrayApron
manu says
Beautiful cheesecake!!!!
Have a great Friday
Past Life Regression Therapy says
This is really nice topic, which is very use full for me.
~~louise~~ says
Hi Catherine!
I'm all about the "guilt" when it comes to cheesecake, it's oh so yummy:) Of course, a guilt free version is always a good idea especialy when there's a Cheerios crust involved. What an interesting concept:) Thank you so much for sharing, Catherine...
lenia says
What a fantastic cheesecake,dear Cathrine!
Many kisses from Greece!
Juliana says
Love the idea of adding cottage to the cheesecake...this way I can have an extra slice of this delicious cheesecake.
Have a beautiful weekend Catherine 😀
Amelia says
Hi Catherine, thank for sharing this wonderful cheesecake. Definitely hard to resist, it look so delightful.
Have a lovely weekend. Hugs to you. God blessed.
My Casa Bella says
Cheesecake my favorite dessert!!! Looks so good
MCB
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
Guilt free?? That’s all I needed to hear!
Guru Uru says
I love this cheesecake, it looks so decadent, I can't believe it is guilt free 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Mary Frances McNellis says
Catherine, I would have never guessed this cheesecake was healthy! What a great use of cottage cheese! Have a fantastic weekend! xx
Joanne T Ferguson says
G'day! looks great Catherine!
Cheers! Joanne
Medeja says
I like such cheesecake.. I am always trying to use half of low fat cottage cheese 🙂
Treat and Trick says
Am curious, how this healthy cheesecake taste. Definitely love to try it...
Tanya Walton says
A healthy cheesecake...who'd have thought!! I will give this one a try soon as I do love a baked cheesecake.
Rachel Kathy G @ onlinesisterhood says
This looks so amazing---I love cheesecake and this looks soo good (so glad its healthier---I gotta make then:) Hope you guys are having a fabulous weekend! PINNED:)
Indrė says
Owww I miss cheesecake - hadn't baked one for months. Must do it for Easter 🙂
Terri Henkels says
Who can beat a guilt free dessert especially this cheesecake. From the ingredients it sounds like it would be just as good as the high fat ones. Pinning to my bucket list! Thank you for sharing with the Four Seasons Blog Hop.
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types says
We can all use a little less guilt! The use of cottage cheese, and Cheerios for the crust is brilliant!
Kim G. says
Guilt free cheesecake???? Here I comme:)
Chiara Giglio says
a great idea Cheerios for crust ! have a lovely week my dear, a hug...
Emma @ Fork and Good says
What a creative idea! This looks wonderful! 🙂
Miz Helen says
Hi Catherine,
I can almost taste you amazing Cheesecake, I can't wait to make your recipe. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a very special week.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Liz Berg says
I love the idea of a lighter cheesecake! You'd never know from looking at it! Beautiful!
Zainab Mansaray says
I love how light this is and yet no compromise on the taste!! Amazing!!
sississima says
I love cheesecake! xxx Silvia
Katerina says
Don't ask me I would definitely say yes to this cheesecake!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
The crust is a riot -- I love it. I'm all in for no guilt desserts!
Pam says
It looks delicious and I love that you can eat it without a ton of guilt.
Marsha Baker says
I looove 'lighter' recipes like this. Looks awesome. Thanks a million for sharing at Weekend Potluck! Please do come back soon.
Diane Balch says
Great idea to lighten it with cottage cheese and cheerio crust... thanks for bringing your cake to foodie friday.
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says
I'm not sure that there is anything as amazing as cheesecake! This looks sooo tasty! Since it's guilt free can I have two slices??? 😀 Mmmm
Gone-ta-pott says
I'll take all the cheesecake I can get. It's a real favorite of mine and as much as I love it I should write down your guilt free recipe.
Kim Vealey says
Guilt Free Cheesecake? Like unicorns and the Loch Ness Monster....I didn't think it exists!! Looks great, Catherine!