Cheesecake?? On a Diet?! YES!!

I'm sure you probably thought eating cheesecake was something you could never enjoy on a diet. WRONG! You can enjoy a healthier version by simply swapping some ingredients for healthier ones. Here's a recipe that is a winner in my family (even the kids!):

Ingredients:

• About 4 graham crackers
• 1 tbsp low-fat margarine or butter
• 3/4 cup FAGE Total 0% Greek Yogurt
• 1 tbsp good quality lemon curd
• Thin slice of lemon and lemon zest to decorate

Preparation Directions:

1. Place the graham crackers in a plastic sandwich bag and roll a rolling pin across them, or crush with fingers until they are small, even crumbs.
2. Melt the margarine in a pan and add to the graham crackers.
3. Mix well until all the crumbs are lightly coated.
4. Place a small metal ring on a serving plate.
5. Pour the graham cracker mixture into the metal ring and press it down firmly with fingertips.
6. Combine the yogurt with the lemon curd and a little lemon zest.
7. Spoon this mixture on top of the graham cracker base and chill for at least an hour.
8. Remove the metal ring and add a slice of lemon rind to serve.

Additional Notes:

If you don’t have metal cooking rings, use a clean, small baked-bean can with each end removed. In-season, soft fruit, such as strawberries, can be pureed and used in place of the lemon curd. If you are in a hurry for the cheesecake to set, it can be frozen. Just lift it out of the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly.