Marble Mocha Cheesecake (Light)

Name: Marble Mocha Cheesecake (Light)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs; 2 1/2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups smooth light ricotta cheese; 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 3/4 cup low-fat sour cream; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 teaspoons instant coffee, dissolved in; 1 tablespoon hot water; 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons water

Submitted by Redsie

"This light cheesecake is so delicious. Every time I have baked it, my friends couldn't believe it was light and couldn't wait to have a second--or third piece! Can't go wrong with a R. Reisman recipe!"

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photo by Chilicat

Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 1 cake
Serves:: 12

ingredients

Crust
2 ¹⁄₄ cups chocolate wafer crumbs
2 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Filling
1 ¹⁄₂ cups smooth light ricotta cheese
4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
1 ¹⁄₄ cups granulated sugar
³⁄₄ cup low-fat sour cream
2 eggs
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons instant coffee, dissolved in
1 tablespoon hot water
Marble
2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons water

directions

Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
To make crust: in a bowl, stir together all crust ingredients. Press onto bottom and partway up side of prepared pan.
To make filling: in a food processor, purée all filling ingredients until smooth. Pour into crust.
To make marble: in a small microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate with water on high in the microwave for 20 seconds. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over cheesecake; using a knife, marble the batter.
Bake in centre of oven for 40 to 45 minutes or just until centre of cheesecake is still slightly loose. Cool on a wire rack to room temperate. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.

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Reviews

This was very tasty, even more so because it's a "lite" recipe. I love the wonderful mocha flavor (I'm a java fiend and used espresso powder instead of instant coffee) and the swirls give each bite just a kiss of chocolate flavor. My cheesecake rose high on the sides, then collapsed as it cooled, and the swirl cuts spread apart for some reason. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but it still tasted great!

Chilicat
I can't believe this is "light" cheesecake. It sure doesn't taste like anything you could have on a diet. My husband, who never eats anything light and is a big cheesecake lover, definitely enjoyed this version. It is so nice to know I can have something so sweet and good and still be watching my calories!

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This was very tasty, even more so because it's a "lite" recipe. I love the wonderful mocha flavor (I'm a java fiend and used espresso powder instead of instant coffee) and the swirls give each bite just a kiss of chocolate flavor. My cheesecake rose high on the sides, then collapsed as it cooled, and the swirl cuts spread apart for some reason. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but it still tasted great!

Chilicat

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Redsie

Canadian girl that loves to cook for herself and for everyone around her!! I always enjoyed cooking but more so since I started taking better care of myself by eating healthier food (I am a Weight Watchers Lifetime member!). I still love my chocolate though! <img src="http://www.recipezaar.com/members/home/1956/samethingsticker.jpg"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/PAC08Main.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/adoptedspring08.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"> <img src="http://www.recipezaar.com/members/home/1956/SoupsandsaladSTICKER.jpg"> <img src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/carolinamoon21/Ingredients/PastastickerJPEG.jpg"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/derf16/food%20photography%20series/MuffinLovesticker.jpg"> <img src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/carolinamoon21/Ingredients/Other/photo-swap-7sticky.jpg"> <img src="http://www.recipezaar.com/members/home/1956/L%5B1%5D.F-stickJPEG.jpg"> <img src="http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj240/marienixon_715/kittencaljpg.jpg"> <img src="http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-11/484938/Spelling-Bee-stick2jpg.jpg"> <img src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/carolinamoon21/Octoberevent.jpg"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/projects/200_PACpic.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/projects/pacbanner.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/untitled.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/200_artistrichardneuman-art-prints_.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"> <img src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/carolinamoon21/TasteofYellow.jpg"> <img src="http://www.recipezaar.com/members/home/1535/CLC1.gif"> <img src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/carolinamoon21/Derfcookathon.jpg">

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