Ingredients for Healthy Citrus Cheesecake
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
- Graham Cracker Crumbs
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar, for egg whites
- Wheat Flour
- Vanilla Extract
- Fat Free Cream Cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1% Low Fat Milk
- Nonfat Sour Cream
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Fresh Orange Juice
- Lemon Zest
- Lime Zest
- Orange Zest
- Egg Whites
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How to Make Healthy Citrus Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Prepare the crust: Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs (1 ½ cups), brown sugar (¼ cup packed), and melted unsalted butter (6 tablespoons). Firmly press the mixture into the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of the pan.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar (1 cup), all-purpose flour (¼ cup), and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon).
- Add fat-free cream cheese (16 ounces, softened), and eggs (3 large) to the bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until completely smooth and creamy.
- Stir in fat-free sour cream (8 ounces), lemon juice (2 tablespoons), lime juice (1 tablespoon), orange juice (1 tablespoon), lemon zest (1 tablespoon), lime zest (1 teaspoon), and orange zest (1 teaspoon). Beat until just combined.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites (3 large, at room temperature) with an electric mixer at high speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar (¼ cup) to the egg whites, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg white mixture into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared crust.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 60-75 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set around the edges and the center is just slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set completely.
- Before serving, sprinkle with additional grated lemon, lime, and orange zest.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
73g
Fat
10g
Carbs
8g
