Monday Meal Makeover: Poppy Seed Cheesecake
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What you need:
1 1/4 cups fine whole grain graham crackers
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
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1 tablespoon sugar substitute
8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar substitute
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1 egg, plus 1 egg white
1 1/2 cups fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Place graham cracker in blender or food processor, grind until fine. Lightly spray a nine-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Mix the crumbs with the 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine and sugar substitute. Press crumbs evenly onto the bottom and sides of pan.
In a medium bowl, blend the cream cheese and sugar. Beat in the egg and egg white until well- blended. Gently stir in yogurt, flour, poppy seeds and orange zest. Pour filling over crust; bake one hour or until set.
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— Candied Orange Peel Garnish
What you need:
1 large orange
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1 1/2 cups water
2/3 cup sugar substitute
1/3 cup water
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Directions:
Using a sharp vegetable peeler, remove zest (without the white pith). Slice the zest into 1/4 inch wide strips. In a saucepan cover the strips with 1 1/2 cups of water, bring to a boil and cook for 10 to 12 seconds. Drain in a strainer, rinse under cold water. Return the zest to the saucepan with sugar substitute and 1/3 cup of water. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until the mixture thickens and the zest is coated. Transfer the strips to a plate. Let stand at least an hour, turning occasionally until dry. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight jar.
Nutritional Information:
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Calories: 366
Fat: 8 grams
Saturated fat: 3 grams
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Cholesterol: 35.5 milligrams
Sodium: 335 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 58 grams
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Fiber: 1 gram
Sugar: 35 gram
Protein: 9 grams
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B.Smith is the author of "B. Smith's Entertaining and Cooking for Friends" and "Rituals of Celebrations." Her diabetes-friendly recipes can be found at www.JourneyForControl.com. Her television show "B. Smith With Style" can be viewed on TV One.