Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake Squares with a gingersnap pecan crust – so good, less guilt and perfect for the Holidays!
227 kcal
/serving
45 min
Serves
9
Medium
American
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp fresh orange zest
- 3 oz gingersnap crumbs (from 12 gingersnap cookie, I used Nabisco brand)
- 1 oz pecans (crushed)
- 1 1/2 tbsp light butter (melted)
- 8 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 oz nonfat Greek yogurt (Chobani)
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp flour
Preparation
Not specified
Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rack in the middle of the oven.
- Line an 8x8-inch (20x20cm) baking pan with waxed paper, leaving a 2-inch (5cm) overhang on all sides.
- Begin by preparing the cranberry sauce.
- Combine the cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest in a small saucepan.
- Cook together until the cranberries begin to burst and the mixture turns syrupy, about 6-7 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, allow to cool as you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Combine the gingersnap crumbs, crushed pecans, and light butter in a small bowl.
- Stir together to moisten the crumbs, then pour into the prepared baking pan.
- Spread in an even layer, using the bottom of a drinking glass to help ensure that the crust is even.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add in the Greek yogurt, egg whites, lemon juice, and flour, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the pan, over the crust, and smooth with a spatula.
- Add the cooled cranberry mixture to a food processor, and puree until smooth.
- If the mixture is too thick, add 1/2 tablespoon water.
- Use a spoon to drop the cranberry sauce over the cheesecake, and then swirl the cranberry sauce with a butter knife.
- Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, and place in the fridge for several hours to get well chilled.
- Once chilled, cut into squares and serve.
Plating & Serving
Not specified
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
227
Calories
5.2g
Protein
4% DV
23.0g
Carbs
8% DV
13.3g
Fat
17% DV
0.9g
Fiber
2% DV
15.2g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
10% DV
29mg
Cholesterol
8% DV
| Health Labels | Low Potassium Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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