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                Ingredients 3/4 cup   (6 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese 1/2 cup   packed brown sugar 1/2 cup   canned pumpkin 2 teaspoons   maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon   ground cinnamon 24  apple slices Preparation Place first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add syrup and cinnamon, and beat until smooth. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Serve with apple. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 107 Calories from fat: 27% Fat per serving: 3.2g Saturated fat per serving: 2g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 0.9g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 0.1g Protein per serving: 2g Carbohydrates per serving: 18.3g Fiber per serving: 1.4g Cholesterol per serving: 10mg Iron per serving: 1mg Sodium per serving: 87mg Calcium per serving: 35mg

                                Ingredients 7  chocolate graham crackers 4 teaspoons   light butter, melted Cooking spray 3 teaspoons   orange zest 2 tablespoons   fresh orange juice (about 1 orange) 2 tablespoons   Grand Marnier 1  envelope unflavored gelatin 1  (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened 1  (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1  (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk 3/4 cup   unsweetened cocoa 1/3 cup   semisweet chocolate, melted 3 cups   frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed, plus additional for garnish Orange zest for garnish Preparation 1. Finely grind crackers in food processor. Remove to bowl. Add butter; mix well. 2. Coat 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray; press crumbs into bottom. Bake at 350º for 10 minutes. Remove and cool. 3. Combine orange zest, ju...

Prep Time:  45 minutes Cook Time:  1 hour, 35 minutes Yield:  Makes 16 servings (serving size: 1 slice)                  Ingredients Cake: Cooking spray 1 cup   sliced almonds 1/4 cup   all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon   sugar 3 tablespoons   unsalted butter, melted 3  (8-ounce) blocks 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1  (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons   amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur) 1 teaspoon   vanilla extract 3  large eggs, at room temperature Brittle: 3/4 cup   sliced almonds 1 cup   sugar 2 tablespoons   water Dash of salt Preparation 1. Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray; set aside. 2. To make cake crust: Place almonds, flour, and sugar in a food processor; process until nuts are finely ground. Add butter; pulse until combined....

Tomato Cheese Sandwich Cream cheese and marinated tomato slices make these sandwiches absolutely delicious. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Multigrain bread 8 slices • Tomatoes,sliced thickly 4 medium • Cream cheese 1/2 cup • Salt to taste • Crushed black peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon • Basil leaves,shredded 8-10 • Olive oil 1 teaspoon Method Marinate tomato slices with the salt, crushed peppercorns, basil leaves and olive oil for ten to fifteen minutes. Apply two tablespoons of cream cheese on each of four bread slices and spread the marinated tomato mixture evenly over that. Cover with remaining four slices. Cut into fingers and serve.

  Strawberry  Cake The crispy biscuit base aden with fresh and creamy fruits is sure to excite even the most tired taste buds! quite naturally, this is one of the most popular cheesecakes across the world, and there are many ways of making this international favourite. This particular version combines strawberries with white chocolate. You can even use a basic cheesecake mixture instead, for an equally good experience. Depending on the sweetness of the strawberries, adjust the proportion of sugar in the strawberry sauce. Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  7 mins Makes 1 cheesecake Ingredients For The Biscuit Base 16   digestive biscuit 1/4 cup   melted butter For The Strawberry Sauce 1/2 cup  mashed  strawberries 3 tbsp   sugar 1 tsp   cornflour 1/2 tsp   lemon juice Other Ingredients 1 cup  grated  white chocolate 1/4 cup   milk 2 tbsp   cream cheese  , readily available 1 tsp   le...

Sun Dried Tomatoes, Pesto and Cream Cheese Cold Dip This attractive and innovative dip comprises three sauces layered one above the other in a bowl: pesto sauce loaded with basil, the famous italian herb; milky cream cheese sauce with a dash of herbs; and sun-dried tomato sauce. Preparation Time:  10 mins Makes 1.5 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup   cream cheese 1/2 cup   sun-dried tomatoes For The Pesto Layer 1/4 cup   chopped pinenuts (chilgoza)  or 2 cups  fresh  basil  leaves , loosely packed 2 tbsp   olive oil 1 tsp   chopped garlic (lehsun) salt  to taste For Serving vegetable crudités potato  fries Method   For the pesto layer Lightly roast the pine nuts. Cool completely. Combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend into a smooth paste. Keep aside. How to proceed Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in a little warm water for about 5 minutes and blend to a fine paste. Put the cream cheese,...