LIGHT LEMON CHEESECAKE

 

For a no-mess way to make graham cracker crumbs for this cheesecake’s crust, place graham cracker in plastic bag; roll with rolling pin to crush.

 

1 whole graham cracker, crushed, or 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs, divided

1 package (4 serving size) JELL-O Brand Lemon Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin

2/3 cup boiling water

1 cup 1% of fat free cottage cheese

1 container (8 oz.) fat free cream cheese

2 cups thawed COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping

1 cup reduced-calorie cherry pie filling

 

1.      Spray 8 or 9 inch springform pan or 9 inch pie plate lightly with non-stick cooking spray. 

2.      Sprinkle side with half of the graham cracker crumbs.  (If desired, omit graham cracker crumb garnish; sprinkle bottom of pan with remaining graham cracker crumbs.)

3.      Completely dissolve gelatin in boiling water; pour into blender container.

4.      Add cottage cheese and cream cheese; cover.

5.      Blend at medium speed, scraping down sides occasionally, about 2 minutes or until mixture is completely smooth.

6.      Pour into large bowl.

7.      Gently stir in whipped topping.                                       

8.      Pour into prepared pan; smooth top.

9.      Sprinkle the remaining crumbs around outside edge.

10. Chill until set, about 4 hours.

11.  When read to serve, remove side of springform pan.

12.  Top cheesecake with pie filling.