Whether your palate craves something sweet, something savory or a spin on cheesecake — there’s nothing better than indulging with a little less guilt. We’re not saying these versions won’t require a little treadmill action, but we can guarantee you’ll have to work a little bit less. Join WTE as our series on lightening up our favorite comfort foods draws to a close.

January 25th, 2013

The Lighter Side Of Cheesecake

In this feature, we take one food in three directions: sweet, savory and a spin. Sounds easy if you’re talking tomatoes — but a sweet burger? And with the spin, you may be in for a culinary adventure … or an atrocity. You just never know.

Whether your palate craves something sweet, something savory or a spin on cheesecake — there’s nothing better than indulging with a little less guilt. We’re not saying these versions won’t require a little treadmill action, but we can guarantee you’ll have to work a little bit less. Join WTE as our series on lightening up our favorite comfort foods draws to a close.

Sweet
By Sarah

Dark chocolate, raspberries and almond crust? Ok, this healthier cheesecake might not be so bad after all. It cuts the fat, the calories and it’s even gluten free!

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Savory
By Amy

Say “cheesecake,” and something sweet likely comes to mind. But let’s reimagine this classic dessert with a savory, sundried tomato slant that makes for a great meal. And we’ve lightened up the calorie count, too!

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Spin
By April

Cheesecake’s a crowd-pleaser, it’s just too heavy for some Eaters — April included. If you like the idea of a sweet, cheesy dessert that won’t leave you sorry you ate it, give her lemony ricotta cakes a try.

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