Lite Cheesecake

This is a light, creamy, no-bake dessert made with cottage cheese instead of cream cheese, so it is lower in calories than most cheesecakes.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 193 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 1 pinch salt
• ¾ cup milk
• ½ cup boiling water
• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
• ⅛ cup lemon juice
• 2 (.25 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Force cottage cheese through a sieve, or pulse until creamy in a food processor or blender; set aside

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine egg yolks, milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened; remove from heat. In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir into the custard mixture. Stir in creamed cottage cheese and lemon juice.

Step 3

In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into cheese mixture. Pour filling into graham cracker crust. Chill for several hours in the refrigerator before serving.