Light and Luscious Chocolate Cheesecake

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This Light and Luscious Chocolate Cheesecake is definitely chocolaty and delicious without all that added fat and calories. Saving almost 10 grams of fat per serving, you will feel good about eating dessert this holiday season.

A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures | Light and Luscious Chocolate Cheesecake - Lighten Up the Holidays #SundaySupper

I love the holidays and I dread them all at the same time.

All.
That.
Food.

Honestly, what is it about the holiday season that says we have to eat until we’re stuffed, loosen our belts, and then eat some more?

All.
That.
FOOD!

A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures | Light and Luscious Chocolate Cheesecake - Lighten Up the Holidays #SundaySupper

If you’re anything like me you can’t seem to resist NOT eating all that food. It all just looks so gooooooooood and so tasty and I just need to eat it all. I have no filter. It’s sad.

This week’s theme is all about lightening up our holiday recipes. From drinks to appetizers, side dishes and desserts, there’s something for everyone this week. And something to help us all from gaining large amounts of weight this holiday season.

A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures | Light and Luscious Chocolate Cheesecake - Lighten Up the Holidays #SundaySupper

When I think of holiday food, it’s always cakes and cookies, maybe a roast beast, but usually the sweet stuff. I’m always on the lookout for a deliciously moist and low fat cake or cupcake. Pie? Well, we’re not really big pie eaters. Brownies? Yes please. Cheesecake? ALWAYS! It’s almost always our go to dessert on a menu or a special dinner out.

I have a pretty killer, tasty, and delicious low fat cheesecake recipe. The best part? You can make it all in your food processor. Yup! You don’t need to dirty a lot of bowls and baking utensils. You simply need a couple of measuring cups, a couple of measuring spoons, your food processor, a small bowl and a springform pan. So, not only is it light in calories, it’s also light on your dish washer, whomever that is.

 
A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures | Light and Luscious Chocolate Cheesecake - Lighten Up the Holidays #SundaySupper
 
And just because it’s low in fat doesn’t mean it’s going to be dry. It’s cheesecake. By its very nature it can’t be dry. Well, I guess it can, but this isn’t. Trust me. It’s moist, creamy, and oh so full of chocolate flavor. Just look at it!! Does that look dry to you?
 

I didn’t think so.  And trust me when I say it is delicious!  You will not miss all those calories and fat.  Your belt will thank you and your taste buds will thank you.

Light and Luscious Chocolate Cheesecake
Yield: 8 servings

Light and Luscious Chocolate Cheesecake

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

This Light and Luscious Chocolate Cheesecake is definitely chocolaty and delicious without all that added fat and calories. Saving almost 10 grams of fat per serving, you will feel good about eating dessert this holiday season.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 16 ounces nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 16 ounces fat free cottage cheese
  • 16 ounces fat free cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar (or sugar substitute of choice)
  • 3/4 cup egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Combine the cookie crumbs and melted margarine until a coarse meal forms. Wrap the bottom of an 8 inch spring form baking pan in aluminum foil and press cookie crumb mixture into bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides. Bake in 350 oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely
  3. Put the yogurt in a strainer lined with cheesecloth, coffee filters, or paper towels and allow to drain for 1 hour. Drain the cottage cheese in the same manner for 30 minutes to an hour.
  4. Combine both in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Cream the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add 1/3 of the cottage cheese mixture to the cream cheese and beat until completely incorporated and smooth. Add the remaining cottage cheese mixture and process until completely smooth. Add the egg substitute and process until smooth.
  5. Add the cocoa powder to the cheese mixture; processing until combined and smooth.
  6. Preheat oven to 350.
  7. Pour the filling into the springform pan being careful not to disturb the crust. Bake for 30 minutes. Turn and bake an additional 10-20 minutes or until barely set in the center.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Carefully wrap the springform pan in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.

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  1. Cheesecake is my ultimate weakness and favorite dessert during the holidays. This version is super crazy lightened up, which I love! I will definitely be trying this out..

    1. Funny you mention that. We went to dinner with Dad and SM. The waitress asked if we wanted dessert and the hubs said, "We have cheesecake." Me, "Um..it's not ready yet." He couldn't WAIT to eat it.

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