Honey cinnamon cheesecake
11
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 5 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 50 min • Serves: 12 • Difficulty: Easy
This rich, dense, orange-infused cheesecake is inspired by the wonderful desserts made in Greek pastry shops. Let the cream cheese soften before mixing—setting it out 20 to 30 minutes ahead of time should be enough time. This makes it both easier to mix and helps prevent lumps in the cheesecake. The mix of cream cheeses with varying fat levels is important for the filling to ensure the cheesecake firms up in the center and each slice holds its shape when served. The cheesecake it ready to come out of the oven when the center is still a little jiggly. It will continue cooking and firm up as it cools.
Ingredients
Fat free cream cheese
1 pound(s), softened
Low fat cream cheese
1 pound(s), softened
Honey
½ cup(s)
Sugar
½ cup(s)
Vanilla extract
1 tsp
Egg
2 large egg(s)
Egg whites
2 large
Orange zest
1 Tbsp
Graham crackers
8 square(s), 2 1/2 inch squares, low-fat cinnamon, crushed
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheeses until smooth. Add honey, sugar and vanilla and beat well. Add eggs and whites and mix until blended. Add orange zest.
3
Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs evenly over bottom of 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan. Pour filling over crust.
4
Bake until center is almost set, about 50 minutes.
5
Cool on wire rack and remove from pan. Chill 3 hours or overnight.
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