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                        Orange Chiffon Cheesecake

Recipe By     : EQUAL--The NutraSweet Company
Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheesecakes                  Diabetic

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Crust:
   2      c             Graham cracker crumbs
     1/2  c             Diet margarine -- melted
                        Filling:
   1      c             Orange juice
   1                    Env unflavored gelatin
  12      oz            Low-calorie cream cheese --
                        - softened
   1      c             Part-skim ricotta cheese
  12                    Pkt Equal® sweetener
   1                    Pkt low-calorie whipped topping
                        - mix
     1/2  c             Skim milk
   2      md            Oranges (1 c) -- peeled, seeded,
                        - chopped
   1                    Orange -- peeled and sectioned,
                        - for garnish (optional)

Crust:

Spray 9" springform pan with nonstick vegetable spray. Blend crust
ingredients throughly and press over bottom and halfway up sides of
pan. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool. 

Filling:

Pour orange juice into a small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over orange
juice and let soften 1 minute. Heat, stirring constantly, until
gelatin dissolves (about 3 minutes). Blend cream cheese and ricotta
in a large bowl until smooth; stir in EQUAL. Add gelatin mixture to
cheese mixture; blend until smooth. Prepare whipped topping according
to package directions, substituting milk for water. Fold whipped
topping into cheese mixture. Stir in chopped oranges. Spoon into
prepared crust and spread evenly. Chill 6 hours or overnight. Garnish
with orange sections if desired.

Per serving: 149 calories

Exchanges: 1/2 Non-fat milk, 1/2 Fruit, 1-1/2 Fat


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