

This is a variation of the Lemon Cheesecake yet is totally different in character. It is attractive with large chocolate swirls on top. The almond extract adds a little dimension to the cheesecake and should not be overlooked. As with all cheesecakes, ingredients should be at room temperature to avoid small lumps.
1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate wafer crumbs
1 pound low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups low-fat sour cream
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons sifted cocoa
In a 10-inch springform pan sprinkle cookie
crumbs evenly. Beat together the next 7 ingredients until nicely
blended. Pour 1/2 the cream cheese mixture over the crumbs. Stir
the cocoa into the remaining cream cheese mixture until blended.
Drop the chocolate filling by large dollops on top and with a
knife swirl it around to marbleize. Bake at 350-degrees for 45
minutes. Allow to cool in pan and then refrigerate for several
hours until firm, or overnight. Cut into wedges to serve. Serves
16.
(About 136 calories per serving)
Note: -To facilitate removing cheesecake from the pan, line the springform pan with parchment paper.
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