2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3 c. fat-free sour cream
3 large eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
12 packets Equal/Nutrasweet
mint sprigs or sliced berries (for garnish)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat cream cheese and sweetener for about 3 minutes until very smooth in a large bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add lemon juice, vanilla and salt. Beat in sour cream until just mixed. Grease an 8-inch spring-form pan with 2.5-inch sides and line bottom with greased parchment or waxed paper. Wrap pan with foil to avoid seepage. Pour batter into pan. Set pan in a larger roasting pan/casserole and surround with 1-inch very hot water.

Bake 45 minutes. Turn off oven, without opening door, and cool one hour. Then, cool on a rack for one hour. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Garnish with mint and enjoy!