New York-Style Cheesecake
Serve some slices of fresh fruit, such as mango and strawberries alongside this classic cheesecake.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 1/2 pounds regular cream cheese
1 2/3 cups Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
3 tablespoons flour
5 large eggs
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
Cooking Directions:
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Make Crust: Mix crust ingredients together and press into a 10-inch springform pan.
- Make filling: Beat cream cheese, Splenda® Granulated Sweetener and flour in a medium bowl until well mixed and smooth. Add eggs and egg yolks, beat until smooth. Add vanilla. Scrape sides of bowl. Mix briefly and add heavy cream. Mix until well blended. Pour filling over crust.
- Bake 10 minutes at 475°F (245°C). Turn oven temperature down to 200°F (95°C) and bake for 1 hour. Turn oven off and leave cheesecake in the oven for one more hour. Cheesecake will be slightly firm to the touch. Let cool 15 to 20 minutes before placing in the refrigerator. Refrigerate a minimum of 4 to 6 hours or preferably overnight before serving.
Makes 16 servings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/16 of recipe): Calories 350 | Calories from Fat 290 | Fat 32g (sat 19g) | Cholesterol 185mg | Sodium 300mg | Carbohydrates 8g | Fiber 0g | Sugars 3g | Protein 8g.
Recipe courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.