Tequila Cheesecake

Description

For a special occasion, a birthday, or for a heart healthy Valentine's Day!

• From "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group"
• From: www.naturemade.com
• Serves 12

Ingredients

Crust

• ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 2 tbsp Splenda

Filling

• 8 oz 1% cottage cheese
• 8 oz light tub style cream cheese, room temperature
• 8 oz fat-free cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup light sour cream
• 1 cup Splenda (sucralose)
• 2 large eggs
• 3 large egg whites
• 2 tbsp tequila
• 2 tbsp triple sec
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Procedures

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Spray a 9 inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Then wrap pan tightly with aluminum foil (you need foil so water doesn't get in).
4. Mix the cracker crumbs, butter, and Splenda and pat it into the bottom of the prepared 9 inch round pan.
5. Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
6. Cool it completely.
7. Place the pan in another 9 x 13 inch pan with 2-3 inch sides.
8. Lace the cottage cheese in the blender and puree it.
9. Spoon the mixture into a mixing bowl and add the cream cheeses.
10. Beat with an electric mixer until it's creamy.
11. Add sour cream and Splenda and beat until smooth.
12. Beat in the eggs and egg whites one at a time.
13. Stir in Don Julio, triple sec, and lime juice.
14. Pour the batter into the crust.
15. Pour hot water into the outer baking dish so that it goes halfway up the sides of the cake pan.
16. Bake in water bath for 55 minutes or until it is set in the center.
17. Chill and serve.

Nutritional information

• 170 calories | 6g fat | 14g carbs
• Smiles from your guests: countless!