Light Cheesecake

This recipe is not as filling or heavy as other cheesecakes. It makes a great finishing touch to most simple meals, or you can decorate it to go with elegant dinners.

• Calories: 250 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 (1.3 ounce) envelopes whipped topping mix
• 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter or margarine, and 1/4 cup white sugar. Pat mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. A 9 x 13 inch pan may also be used.

Step 2

Prepare dream whip according to directions.

Step 3

Beat cream cheese with 1 cup white sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy. Fold Dream Whip ™ into cream cheese mixture. Spread filling over crust. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, or until firm.