Light Lemon Cheesecake Recipe ๐
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours and 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this quick, no-bake light lemon cheesecake! With its luscious texture and refreshing citrus taste, it’s the perfect dessert to whip up any weeknight. Plus, it chills to perfection, making it an ideal refrigerator treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 graham cracker crust
- 1 package lemon gelatin
- 2/3 cup boiling water
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 8 oz Cool Whip Lite
- 2 tbsp cherry pie filling
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 217.2
- Fat: 9.8g
- Saturated Fat: 6.7g
- Cholesterol: 24.2mg
- Sodium: 301.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 24.5g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 13.9g
- Protein: 8.3g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. |
| 2 | Sprinkle half of the graham cracker crumbs evenly over the bottom of the pie plate; set aside. |
| 3 | In a small bowl, dissolve the lemon gelatin completely in boiling water, stirring for about 2 minutes. |
| 4 | Pour the dissolved gelatin into a blender container. |
| 5 | Add the low-fat cottage cheese to the blender container; cover and blend on medium speed until smooth, scraping down the sides occasionally. |
| 6 | Transfer the blended mixture into a large bowl. |
| 7 | Gently fold in the Cool Whip Lite until well combined. |
| 8 | Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pie plate over the graham cracker crumbs. |
| 9 | Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumbs around the outside edge of the cheesecake, leaving the center plain. |
| 10 | Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until firm. |
| 11 | Just before serving, gently spread the cherry pie filling onto the center of the cheesecake. |
Tips:
- For a twist, try using different flavored gelatin such as lime or strawberry.
- Experiment with various pie fillings like blueberry or raspberry for added fruity goodness.
- Garnish with lemon zest or fresh berries for an extra burst of flavor and visual appeal.
Enjoy this delightful light lemon cheesecake as a satisfying dessert any night of the week! ๐ฐโจ
