Adapted from
McCormick & Company
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Crust:
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1 1/2 c
low-fat graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 c
light margarine
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3 tbsps
granulated sugar
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Filling:
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16 ozs
fat-free cream cheese, softened
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1 c
fat-free cottage cheese
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1/2 c
granulated sugar
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1 tbsp
bottled lemon juice
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3 tsps
lemon peel, grated
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2 tsps
pure vanilla extract
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2 whole
eggs
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1/4 c
egg whites
Preheat oven to 350.To prepare crust, combine crumbs, margarine, and three tablespoons sugar in a mixing bowl. Press mixture firmly on to bottom of a 9" x 13" pan; set aside. To prepare filling, combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, vanilla extract, eggs, and eggs whites. Mix until smooth. Pour into crust. Bake for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned on edges and center is firm.