Ingredients:
2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar, plus
1 tablespoon sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, divided
1 cup low-fat sour cream
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, coat an 8 inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and 1/2 C sugar; beat well, beat in the eggs, one at a time, then beat in 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/4 tsp lemon juice until well combined.
Spoon mixture into the baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden; remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes, do not turn off the oven.
Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine the sour cream and the remaining 1 TBS sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and 1/4 tsp lemon juice; mix well, spread over the top of the cheesecake and bake for 10 minutes.
Let the cheesecake cool, then cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 0 min.
Time total: 50 min.