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Nectarine Neufchatel Cheesecake

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Chill time: at least 3 hours

12 oz. Neufchatel (1/3 less fat cream cheese), at room temperature 1/3 cup fat-free plain or Greek yogurt 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 3 egg whites 1 egg 1 (6-oz.) ready-to-use natural graham cracker pie crust (with no trans fat) 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 fresh California nectarines, pitted and diced 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint

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Preheat oven to 325°F. Beat cream cheese, yogurt, sugar and extracts with an electric mixer until smooth. Add egg whites and eggs, beat just until smooth. Pour into crust and bake for 35 minutes or until center is nearly set. Cool on rack, then refrigerate for 3 hours or until well chilled. Whisk together honey and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add nectarines and mint and toss gently. Just before serving, top each slice with nectarine mixture. Sprinkle with almonds, if desired.

Makes 8 servings

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 280; Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 60mg; Sodium: 330mg; Carbohydrates: 28g; Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 12g; Protein: 8g; Vitamin A: 15%; Vitamin C: 6%; Calcium: 6%; Iron: 4%

Jackie’s Tip

Yes, you can have cake! Desserts don’t need to be off-limits, even when you’re trying to stay in svelte summertime shape. You probably already know most of the healthful tricks, such as sharing treats or choosing healthy options. But what if you want to indulge a bit more? Go for it. By incorporating fruits, you can delight in your desserts while getting more nutritional bang for your calorie buck!

Jackie’s Cooking Tips: Miniaturize your cakes and cupcakes and sprinkle fruit on top, like in my maximum-flavored Mini Vanilla-Almond Peach Cupcakes with Fresh Peach Frosting. Or subtract a little fat from superrich sweets, such as cheesecake, then add dazzle with fruits. Betcha my Nectarine Neufchatel Cheesecake will bedazzle.