Heart Healthy Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce

Yield: 12 servings




Ingredients

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
 
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.
 
Raspberry Sauce
12 ounce (340 g) raspberries, thawed or fresh
1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
 
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.

Health Classification: Diabetic Friendly, Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Vegetarian
 
Meal Type: Desserts/Toppings
 

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/12 (1 slice with sauce)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 2mg
Sodium 198mg
Total Carbohydrate 24g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 18g  
Protein 11g  
Vitamin A 1%
  • Vitamin C 9%
    Calcium 22%
  • Iron 5%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    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   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4