Heavenly Dessert Cheesecake

Preheat oven to 325°F. Press the graham cracker crumbs firmly into the bottom of a 6-inch springform pan to form an even crust.

Combine the softened neufchatel cheese and low-fat cottage cheese in a large mixing bowl, and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the sugar gradually while continuing to beat, then incorporate the unbleached all-purpose flour and mix until just combined.

Stir in the skim milk and almond extract by hand until the filling is uniform and homogeneous.

Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Place the cheesecake in the preheated 325°F oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly when gently shaken.

Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving, or refrigerate until chilled.