WW Orange Dream Cheesecake

Orange-Dream Cheesecake is a delicious and easy recipe for a dessert that will bring back the taste of the “Orange Dreambar” from the ice cream truck in our childhood years. The difference is this is even better in that it is a cheesecake. It is also a low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium, low carbohydrates, low sugars, heart-healthy, diabetic, WeightWatchers (2) PointsPlus recipe. Makes (8) Servings. Orange-Dream Cheesecake will be loved by everyone in your family and all your friends and guests.

INGREDIENTS:

1 graham cracker, crushed
2/3 cup boiling water
1 (.3 oz) box sugar-free orange gelatin
1 cup 2% cottage cheese
1 (8 oz) tub fat-free cream cheese
2 cups thawed fat-free whipped topping

DIRECTIONS:

1. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs onto the bottom of an 8 or 9 inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray. (Note: If you don’t have a springform pan a 9 inch pie plate may be used instead.).

2. Add the boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Cool 5 minutes; pour into blender. Add cottage cheese and cream cheese; blend well. Pour into a large bowl. Whisk in the whipped topping. Pour into prepared pan; smooth out the top.

3. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. When ready to serve, run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; remove rim. If desired, garnish with fresh mint sprigs and thin orange slices just before serving.

Yield: 8 Servings.

WW PointsPlus+ = 2
Carb Choices: 1

Diet Exchange:
1 Carbohydrate + 1 Meat(L)

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 90, Total Fat 1.5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 300mg, Sugars 4g, Carbohydrates 11g, Fiber 0g, Protein 8g