Ingredients

  • 24 reduced fat chocolate nilla wafers, finely crushed (about 1-1/3 cups crumbs)
  • 12 unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages fat free cream cheese, softened
  • 1 14 cups reduced-fat sour cream, divided
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 12 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 egg whites
  • 34 cup powdered sugar

Method

  • PREHEAT oven to 325F if using silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 300F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan).
  • Mix wafer crumbs and margarine until well blended.
  • Press firmly onto bottom of pan; set aside.
  • BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the sour cream, the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, flour and vanilla; beat until well blended.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended.
  • Pour over crust.
  • BAKE 50 to 55 minute or until center is almost set.
  • Run knife or spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.
  • Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • MIX remaining 3/4 cup sour cream and the powdered sugar.
  • Serve spooned over cheesecake.
  • Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.