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SIMPLE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE


Active Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : several hours
Serves : 8 servings

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup finely ground low fat honey graham crackers
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2 8 ounce packages Neufchatel cheese softened
  • 1 8 ounce container frozen lite whipped topping thawed
  • 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
  • 1 16 ounce container fresh strawberries sliced

DIRECTIONS

In medium mixing bowl, combine finely ground crackers, ¼ cup sugar and melted butter; mix until well combined. Press into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven 6-8 minutes. Cool.

Meanwhile, in large mixing bowl, combine Neufchâtel and remaining ½ cup sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until smooth. Add whipped topping and continue mixing until light and fluffy.

Add preserves; mix on low until just swirled into mixture. Transfer to cool pie crust. Refrigerated until set (2-3 hours). Top with sliced strawberries just before serving. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.