20 graham cracker squares
1 T. plus 1/3 C. sugar (divided)
2 tsp. olive oil
2 C. (16 oz. container) 2% fat cottage cheese
8 oz. lite (Neufchatel) cream cheese
1 egg
1 tsp. lemon extract
2 tsp. dried lemon peel
Confectionery sugar- optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In processor or blender, place graham crackers. Process to create the crumbs for the crust. You can also place the graham cracker squares in a sealed plastic bag and lb. with a mallet. In a small bowl, stir together crumbs, 1 T. of the sugar and 2 tsp. of olive oil. Press into bottom, and up the sides of a 10 1/2-inch, round (quiche size) pan (a bit larger than your traditional 9-inch pie pan). Place pie pan in center of oven and cook for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool. In a processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, lite cream cheese, egg, 1/3 C. of sugar, extract and lemon peel. Blend well. ill cooled graham cracker crust with mixture. Bake in oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour. Let cheese cake completely cool. Chill in refrigerator before serving. Sprinkle top with confectionery sugar before serving (optional).

Yield: 12 slices
Calories: 271
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 0g