This cheesecake is simple to make and is light and airy because of ingredients such as non-fat cottage cheese and light cream cheese. Topped with cherries, this dessert is definitely something to celebrate.
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
2 cups non-fat cottage cheese
2 cups light cream cheese
½ cup yogurt cheese (or Greek yogurt)
3 eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¾ cup sugar
1 vanilla bean
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened frozen cherries
¼ cup sugar
Makes 16 servings
Each serving contains:
Calories 175 calories
Protein 9g protein
Carbohydrates 20g
Fat 6g
Cholesterol 59mg
Sodium 328mg
Trace fiber
Recipe courtesy of Speaking of Women’s Health
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