Light Cheesecake

7 Reviews

“This recipe is not as filling or heavy as other cheesecakes. It makes a great finishing touch to most simple meals, or you can decorate it to go with elegant dinners.” - by Sheri

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (1.3 ounce) envelopes whipped topping mix

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Original recipe yields 1 cheesecake

Directions

Mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter or margarine, and 1/4 cup white sugar. Pat mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. A 9 x 13 inch pan may also be used.
Prepare dream whip according to directions.
Beat cream cheese with 1 cup white sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy. Fold Dream Whip ™ into cream cheese mixture. Spread filling over crust. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, or until firm.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
250 cal
12%

Fat
11.2 g
17%

Carbs
34.5 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (7)

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maria1984

Dec. 30, 2008

"very easy and tasty. I added some lemon juice and put only half of the white sugar and it was great!..." See more"

ITSSUE517

Feb. 25, 2003

"This cheesecake was great, easy to make and great taste. It tasted even better after a couple days. I used a 9x13 pan and we got more servings. I put canned cherry filling on it...." See more"

TEXASRACH

Jul. 31, 2003

"I tried this recipe and it did not turn out good at all. It did not set like a cheesecake should and it tasted like Dream Whip with a lot of added sugar...." See more"

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