Sometimes getting creative in the kitchen is simply inspired by avoiding waste. In the case of this NY Style Cheesecake I used the cottage cheese I had on hand, the fresh thyme and lemons combined, of course, with the traditional ingredients in a NY Style cheesecake:  cream cheese and sour cream to create a decadent cheesecake albeit lighter than you might expect.  It has a denseness and richness to it without being overly heavy. And although it’s true eggs are typical in a NY Style cheesecake, ok, most cheesecakes, this one has none. Yup! So it’s truly lighter, especially because you use light cream cheese, and light sour cream which cut down on the calories, but NOT the flavor.

Lemon & Thyme NY Style Cheesecake  is a must try! One bite and you’ll be hooked, I promise! This is over-the-top creamy and delicious goodness. Impress your guests with this yummy recipe, and let me know how it turned out!