BLACKBERRY CHEESCAKE

BLACKBERRY CHEESCAKE

Sweet cravings come by all, satisfying them will allow your body to create longterm habits towards maintaining health and wellness without restricting your body and mind from what it loves. Low fat desserts are the perfect solution for a guilt free sweet craving, ensuring that your investment into yourself will solidify into longterm habits. Delicious cheesecake shouldn't be a guilty treat!

INGREDIENT

CRUST 

    • LYH Perfect MEAL VANILLA flavour  40 g
    • Almond flour 6 tbsp
    • Spelt flour 6 tbsp
    • LYH PERFECT STEVIA 1 tbsp
    • Coconut oil, melted 2 tbsp
    • Egg white 2 tbsp (1 large)
    • Salt 1/4 tsp (optional)
  • CHEESCAKE

    • Fat-free cream cheese 1 cup (8 oz.)
    • Nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup (4 oz.)
    • Egg whites 1/4 cup (2 large)
    • Vanilla extract 1/4 tsp
    • Vanilla protein powder 40 g
    • Organic stevia blend 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp
    • Blackberries, fresh or frozen 1 cup
     

    DIRECTIONS

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (170 C)
    2. Combine crust ingredients to form a crumbly mixture that sticks to itself (add 1 tablespoon water if mixture is too dry).
    3. Lightly coat an 8" or 9” (20-30cm) pan with cooking spray, and press crust mixture into bottom.
    4. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside.
    5. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (148 C)
    6. Blend together cream cheese and yogurt until smooth.
    7. Add egg whites, protein powder, sweetener, and vanilla; blend again until smooth.
    8. Pour cheesecake mixture into pan over baked crust.
    9. Mash berries (thaw in microwave if frozen), and stir in LYH Perfect Stevia  to taste.
    10. Drop berry mixture over cheesecake one tablespoon at a time, then swirl through with a knife.
    11. Bake for 25-35 minutes until center is set. Cracking indicates overbaking.
    12. Let cheesecake cool at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, then chill in fridge for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight. 13. Cut into eight pieces and enjoy!

    Store the cheesecake in the fridge for up to one week.

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