Adapted from
Ultimate Philadelphia Cream Cheese Cheesecakes
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1 1/2 cup
low-fat graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup
margarine
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3 tbsps
granulated sugar
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16 ozs
fat-free cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup
granulated sugar
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1/2 tsp
pure vanilla extract
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2 whole
eggs
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1/3 cup
apple juice
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1/4 cubes
fat-free caramel topping
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2 tbsps
cocktail peanuts, chopped
To prepare crust, combine crumbs, margarine, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Press mixture firmly in a 9" pie pan. Chill one hour, or until firm. Or, bake in a 375 oven for ten minutes or until edges are brown. Cool on rack before filling. Preheat oven to 350. To prepare filling, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and apple juice. Mix until smooth. Pour into crust. Bake for 40 minutes, or until center is set. Spread topping over cooled cheesecake and sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Refrigerate three hours before serving.