Light Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Lightly spray a 9 inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.

For crust, combine wheat germ and brown sugar.

Add margarine and egg white; mix well.

Press mixture onto bottom and sides of plate. Bake 8 minutes; remove from oven.

For filling, blend cottage cheese in blender or food processor until smooth.

Add pumpkin, brown sugar, vanilla and spices; blend well.

Add egg substitute; blend just until all ingredients are combined.

Pour into crust.

Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until center is almost set.

Cool completely.

Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.

Just before serving, arrange pecans on top of cheesecake and drizzle with syrup.

Makes 10 servings.