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Heart Healthy Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
| 12.3 ounces extra firm tofu |
| 16 ounces (454 g) cottage cheese (1 1/2% milk fat) |
| 2/3 cup (133 g) sugar |
| 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice |
| 2 tablespoons (15 g) cornstarch |
| pinch salt |
| 4 egg whites |
| 3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs |
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1. Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
2. Spray bottom and sides of a 9-inch (23 cm) spring form pan with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Place tofu, cottage cheese, sugar, lemon juice, corn starch, salt and egg whites into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
4. Select Variable 1.
5. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
6. Blend for 1 minute.
7. While the Vitamix is running, sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs evenly on the bottom of the prepared pan.
8. Slowly pour blended ingredients in to the pan. Bake on the middle rack for 1 hour. |
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| Raspberry Sauce |
| 12 ounce (340 g) raspberries, thawed or fresh |
| 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar |
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1. Add raspberries and sugar into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 3 minutes.
5. Serve with slice of cheesecake.
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| Health Classification: Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Vegetarian | | |
| Meal Type: Desserts/Toppings | | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/12 (1 slice with sauce) |
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| Amount Per Serving |
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| Calories 164 |
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| % Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat 3g |
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| Saturated Fat 1g |
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| Cholesterol 2mg |
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| Sodium 198mg |
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| Total Carbohydrate 24g |
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| Dietary Fiber 3g |
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| Sugars 18g |
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| Protein 11g |
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| Vitamin A 1% |
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Vitamin C 9% |
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| Calcium 22% |
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Iron 5% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
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Calories: |
2000 |
2500 |
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| Total Fat |
Less than |
65g |
80g |
| Sat Fat |
Less than |
20g |
25g |
| Cholesterol |
Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
| Sodium |
Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
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300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
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25g |
30g |
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| Calories per gram: |
| Fat 9 |
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Carbohydrate 4 |
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Protein 4 |
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