Tequila Cheesecake

For a special occasion, a birthday, or for a heart healthy Valentine's Day!
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * From: www.naturemade.com
 * Serves 12

Crust

 * ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
 * 2 tbsp melted butter
 * 2 tbsp Splenda

Filling

 * 8 oz 1% cottage cheese
 * 8 oz light tub style cream cheese, room temperature
 * 8 oz fat-free cream cheese, room temperature
 * 1 cup light sour cream
 * 1 cup Splenda (sucralose)
 * 2 large eggs
 * 3 large egg whites
 * 2 tbsp tequila
 * 2 tbsp triple sec
 * 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Directions

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Spray a 9 inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
 * 3) Then wrap pan tightly with aluminum foil (you need foil so water doesn't get in).
 * 4) Mix the cracker crumbs, butter, and Splenda and pat it into the bottom of the prepared 9 inch round pan.
 * 5) Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
 * 6) Cool it completely.
 * 7) Place the pan in another 9 x 13 inch pan with 2-3 inch sides.
 * 8) Lace the cottage cheese in the blender and puree it.
 * 9) Spoon the mixture into a mixing bowl and add the cream cheeses.
 * 10) Beat with an electric mixer until it's creamy.
 * 11) Add sour cream and Splenda and beat until smooth.
 * 12) Beat in the eggs and egg whites one at a time.
 * 13) Stir in Don Julio, triple sec, and lime juice.
 * 14) Pour the batter into the crust.
 * 15) Pour hot water into the outer baking dish so that it goes halfway up the sides of the cake pan.
 * 16) Bake in water bath for 55 minutes or until it is set in the center.
 * 17) Chill and serve.

Nutritional information

 * 170 calories, 6g fat, 14g carbs
 * Smiles from your guests: countless!