Dave's Orange Cheesecake

"When I'm looking for something light on a hot summer night, after a barbecue, I serve this easy-to-make low-fat cheesecake to dinner guests. There never fails to be surprise when I tell them it's made with tofu!"

Hmmm....that good, eh? When's the next barbecue, Dave????

3/4 cup crushed graham crackers
2 Tablespoons margarine, melted
8 ounces tofu
2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
8 ounces light cream cheese
1/2 cup plain low-fat yoghurt
2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

In a bowl, combine crushed crackers and margarine. Press onto bottom of 7 inch springform pan. Bake in a 325F oven for 6 minutes; cool. Drain tofu and pat dry. In a blender container or food processor bowl combine eggs, sugar, orange peel and juice, and vanilla. Cut tofu and cream cheese into chunks, add to blender and process until smooth. Pour into cooled crust. Bake in 325F oven 50 min, or until nearly set.

Stir together yoghurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread on hot cheesecake. Cool on rack; chill.

To serve, remove sides of pan. Garnish with orange slices, if desired.

Serves 6

Adapted from Low Calorie Recipes, Better Homes and Gardens Creative Ideas, Spring 1988

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