Guilt-Free Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

Title:
Guilt-Free Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

Yield:
12 Servings

Categories:
Cheesecake




Ingredients:




-----------------------------------CRUST-----------------------------------


 1 1/2    Boxes SnackWell's cinnamon


          -graham snacks, crushed


     4 tb Brown sugar


     4 tb Flour


   1/2 c  Apple juice -concentrate-


          -(not apple juice!)





----------------------------------FILLING----------------------------------


 1 1/2 c  Yogurt cheese


   1/4 c  Nonfat yogurt


   3/4 c  Granulated sugar


     1 ts Vanilla extract


     6 tb Nonfat liquid egg


          -substitute (Egg Beaters)


     1 ts Brandy extract (or


          -Frangelico liqueur)


     1 c  Pumpkin puree


          -(not solid pack)


     1 ts Schilling Apple Pie spice OR


   3/4 ts Cinnamon +


   1/4 ts Nutmeg +


       pn Allspice





 Preheat the oven to 350xF. Combine the crust ingredients in a food


 processor. Lightly spray a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray.


 Evenly distribute crust batter along the bottom and up the sides of the


 pan. Bake for 20 minutes Leave the oven on.


 


 Using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat the yogurt cheese, yogurt,


 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the vanilla extract until well-blended. Add the


 egg substitute, 2T at a time, mixing well after each addition. Remove 1 cup


 of the mixture and set aside.


 


 To the mixing bowl, add the brandy extract, pumpkin, and spices. Mix well


 with an electric mixer until all the ingredients are well-incorporated.


 Pour top one side of the crust. Pour the reserved cup of yogurt mixture on


 the other side. Shake lightly to even the top. With a dinner knife, cut


 through both batters several times in a circular motion to create a


 marbleized effect. Bake for 1 hour, until firm. (check after 45 minutes.


 


 Remove from oven an place on a  cooling rack. Run a knife along the sides


 of the pan to loosen the cake. Cool for 30 to 40 minutes *in the pan* and


 then remove the sides. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before


 serving.


 


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