Low-Fat Cheesecake

• 9 whole low-fat cinnamon graham crackers, broken in half
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Cooking spray
• 2 8 -ounce packages Neufchatel cream cheese, softened
• 2 8 -ounce packages fat-free cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 2 large eggs plus 3 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• Assorted toppings

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor until crumbled.
2. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water and the butter; pulse until moistened.
3. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with foil to prevent leaks.
4. Coat the inside of the pan with cooking spray and press the crumbs onto the bottom.
5. Bake until browned, about 8 minutes.
6. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, beat both cream cheeses and the sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, 5 minutes, then beat in the sour cream on low.
8. Lightly whisk the 3 egg whites in a bowl, then add to the cheese mixture along with the 2 whole eggs, flour, vanilla and lemon zest.
9. Beat on medium speed until fluffy, 3 minutes.
10. Pour over the crust.
11. Place the cheesecake in a roasting pan and add enough warm water to come one-quarter of the way up the sides of the springform.
12. Bake until the cake is set but the center still jiggles, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
13. Turn off the oven; keep the cheesecake inside with the door closed for 20 minutes.
14. Remove the cake from the water bath and transfer to a rack.
15. Run a knife around the edge, then cool completely.
16. Chill until firm, at least 8 hours.
17. Top as desired.
18. Per serving: Calories 229; Fat 11 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 61 mg; Sodium 319 mg; Carbohydrate 24 g; Fiber 0 g; Protein 11 g
19. Photograph by Kana Okada

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/low-fat-cheesecake-recipe.html (may not work)