Cheater'S Cheesecake Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time6 Hr 0 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In6 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
Ingredients
| 3 tablespoons regular margarine | ||
| Graham cracker crumbs | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (Crust:) | |
| Sugar | 2 Tablespoon (Crust:) | |
| Ricotta cheese | 1 Carton (1l) (Filling:) | |
| 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt | ||
| Egg whites | 3 (Filling:) | |
| Sugar | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (Filling:) | |
| Vanilla | 1 Teaspoon (Filling:) | |
| Almond extract | 1/2 Teaspoon (Filling:) | |
| Strawberries | 10 (Topping:) | |
Directions
Place margarine in 9-inch round baking dish.
Microwave at High for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until margarine melts.
Stir in graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
Press firmly against bottom of dish.
Microwave at High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until set, rotating dish after 1 minute.
Set aside.
In medium mixing bowl, combine all filling ingredients.
Beat at high speed of electric mixer until smooth.
Microwave at High for 4 to 7 minutes, or until very hot, stirring with whisk after every 2 minutes.
Pour into prepared crust.
Microwave at 50% (Medium) for 7 to 15 minutes, or until center is almost set, rotating dish 1/4 turn after every 3 minutes. (Filling will become firm as it chills.)
Cool slightly.
Chill for at least 6 hours.
Garnish with strawberry fans.
Microwave at High for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until margarine melts.
Stir in graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
Press firmly against bottom of dish.
Microwave at High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until set, rotating dish after 1 minute.
Set aside.
In medium mixing bowl, combine all filling ingredients.
Beat at high speed of electric mixer until smooth.
Microwave at High for 4 to 7 minutes, or until very hot, stirring with whisk after every 2 minutes.
Pour into prepared crust.
Microwave at 50% (Medium) for 7 to 15 minutes, or until center is almost set, rotating dish 1/4 turn after every 3 minutes. (Filling will become firm as it chills.)
Cool slightly.
Chill for at least 6 hours.
Garnish with strawberry fans.
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