Cheesecake Healthy Makeover

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   In 9-inch springform pan, stir crumbs with spread until moistened.
3. 3
   With hand, firmly press mixture onto bottom of pan.
4. 4
   Bake crust 15 minutes or until deep golden.
5. 5
   Cool 5 minutes on wire rack.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, in large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese until smooth.
7. 7
   Combine sugar and cornstarch.
8. 8
   Slowly beat sugar mixture into cream cheese.
9. 9
   On low speed, beat in sour cream and vanilla.
10. 10
    Add eggs and egg whites, 1 at a time, until blended.
11. 11
    Pour batter over crust in pan.
12. 12
    Bake cheesecake 1 hour.
13. 13
    Edge will be set, but center will still jiggle.
14. 14
    Turn oven off; let cheesecake remain in oven 1 hour.
15. 15
    Transfer to wire rack.
16. 16
    Run thin knife around edge of cheesecake to prevent cracking during cooling.
17. 17
    Cool in pan, about 2 hours.
18. 18
    Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
19. 19
    Remove side of pan to serve.