19 March, 2017
Choc Berry Cheesecakes
Choc Berry Cheesecakes
Makes: 12 mini cheesecakes or square slice
Base Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon xylitol
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
Cheesecake Ingredients:
- 3/4 teaspoon gelatine powder
- 125g extra light cream cheese
- 1/3 cup strawberry puree, fresh or frozen
- 1 1/2 teaspoons xylitol
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 150ml heavy cream
Method:
- To prepare the base combine all ingredients into a mixing bowl
- Lightly spray the mini cheesecake tray and bases or line a 15-18cm square cake tin with plastic wrap
- Evenly spread the mixture across the 12 wells and press down well or evenly spread across the prepared cake tin for a slice
- Place in the fridge while you prepare the cheesecake filling
- To prepare the filling, dissolve the gelatine powder in 1 tablespoon of boiling water
- Place in a food processor with the strawberry puree, xylitol and cream cheese until well combined
- Add in the protein powder and quickly blitz
- In a small mixing bowl use the electric beaters to whip the cream until firm
- Fold the two mixtures together with a spatula until just combined
- Even spread the mixture between the mini cheesecakes of evenly over the tin base
- Allow to chill in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours or if you can wait for best results overnight
- Serve topped with a light grating of dark chocolate.
Nutritional Value Per Mini Cheesecake
- Calories: 109
- Total fat: 7.5g
- Total carbohydrates: 4.7g
- Protein: 5g
Recipe Notes:
- Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of 4 days
- For an icy treat store in the freezer to be consumed within 3 months
- Xylitol can be replaced with either natural or artificial sweetener of your choice
- Strawberry can be replaced for any type of Berry of your choice.
Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.