After winning the Southern Living Cook-Off 2005, registered dietitian Sharon Collison came to us with the original, light version of her $100,000 cheesecake. She did a full-fat version for our contest and won. Ironically, the skinnier version (with half the fat and calories) received the same outstanding rating in our Test Kitchens.

1. Lightened Chocolate-Coffee Cheesecake With Mocha Sauce
2. Mocha Sauce

Original Version: Chocolate-Coffee Cheesecake With Mocha Sauce

Could You Be Our Next $100,000 Winner?
Do you have an original recipe that uses fresh and wholesome ingredients or that you've made healthier? Submit it in the Southern Living Cook-Off 2006 "Healthy and Good for You" category. For details visit www.southernlivingcookoff.com.

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"Our Grand Prize Winner–Lightened" is from the April 2006 issue of Southern Living.