Enlightened Peaches and Cream Cheesecake

  • Prep time: 20 min
  • Makes: 15
  • Cook time: 40-45 min

Nutritional Information

PER SERVING

  • Calories 342
  • Fat 19 g
  • Cholesterol 68 mg
  • Carbohydrate 35 g
  • Fibre 1 g
  • Protein 9 g

*Some ingredients used in the analysis do not provide potassium information, so the potassium mg per serving may be undervalued.

Ingredients

Crust
2 cup / 500 ml
graham wafer crumbs
1/2 cup / 125 ml
butter, melted
Filling
4 package / 1 kg
light cream cheese, softened
1 cup / 250 ml
granulated sugar
4
Island Gold Free Run Omega-3 shell eggs
1 tbsp / 15 ml
vanilla extract
Topping
5
large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (see tip)
1 tbsp / 15 ml
lemon juice
2/3 cup / 150 ml
apricot jam

Directions

  1. For crust: combine crumbs and butter. Press evenly into bottom of 13x9” (33x23 cm) baking pan. Bake at 350°F (180°C) 10 minutes.
  2. For filling: beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Pour over crumb crust.
  3. Bake 30-35 minutes or until centre is almost set. Cool to room temperature. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  4. For topping: to peel peaches, pour boiling water over peaches in a bowl. Drain and add cold water. Slip off skins; slice peaches thinly. Toss with lemon juice. Arrange over cheesecake. Melt jam in saucepan or microwave; brush over peaches. To serve, cut into squares.

Tips

  • This cheesecake is lower in fat and calories but not in flavour!