This is a wonderful lemon cheesecake that the whole family will love.

You can use less lemon and more vanilla if you want. You can top the cake with berries (if they are in season) or with lemon slices.

Easy Recipes  Lemon Cheesecake recipe
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients
2 lemons (juice and rind of), freshly grated
150 g digestive biscuits or coconut biscuits, crushed
2 eggs, separated
125 ml milk
100 g butter
500 g cream-style cottage cheese
250 ml cream, whipped
30 ml gelatin
200 g sugar
10 ml vanilla essence
60 ml water, cold

Preparation
1. Mix the biscuits and butter together, and press into the base of a springform tin.
2. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water; allow to become spongy.
3. Dissolve by placing over boiling water or in the microwave oven (for 30 seconds on medium).
4. Combine the egg yolks, milk and sugar in a pan; place on medium heat and cook, stirring until slightly thickened.
5. Pour in the dissolved gelatin and lemon rind; set aside to cool slightly.
6. Beat the lemon juice and vanilla into the cheese, then gradually stir in the gelatin mixture.
7. Fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites and three quarters of the whipped cream.
8. Pour this mixture over the pie crust.
9. Refrigerate for several hours until firmly set.
10. Remove from springform and decorate with the remaining cream.

WW POINTS per serving: 6
Nutritional information per serving: 229 calories, 17.2g fat, 0g fiber

Weight Watchers Chocolate Star Cookies recipe
Makes 36 cookies

Ingredients
48 Brach’s chocolate stars
1 cup Crisco
2 large egg
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons water

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, sugars, Crisco, water and vanilla until well mixed.
3. Add the flour, baking soda and salt to the mixing bowl; mix well.
4. Cover and refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for about 9-11 minutes (or until they turn light brown).
7. As soon as you remove the cookies from the oven, place a chocolate star on the top of each cookie.

WW POINTS for one cookie: 4
Nutritional information for one cookie: 152 calories, 7.6g fat, 0.5g fiber

While cake mixes may be the easiest option for a home-baked cake, they often contain hydrogenated fats. By making this simple “scratch” cake, you can use healthful canola oil, incorporate whole-wheat flour and opt for a no-calorie sweetener, if you like.

Makes 12 servings

One-Bowl Chocolate Cake ingredients
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup sugar or 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking (see Ingredient notes)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk or equivalent buttermilk powder (see Ingredient notes)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar or 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking (see Ingredient notes)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot strong black coffee
Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

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Weight Watchers Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
8 ounces fresh mushrooms
1-2 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chicken broth
2-3 tablespoons flour
1 cup light cream (or evaporated milk)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

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This is a nice alternative to the usual apple pie. The apple and caramel flavors mix together great!

Weight Watchers Caramel Apple Tart recipe
Makes 8 servings

Caramel Apple Tart recipe Ingredients

2 medium tart green apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
1 pre-made refrigerated pie crust
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup caramel apple dip
2 tablespoons apple jelly
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
powdered sugar

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