5 April, 2017
Chocolate Hazelnut Mini Cheesecakes
Chocolate Hazelnut Mini Cheesecakes
Makes: 12 Mini Cheesecakes
Base Ingredients:
- 90g hazelnuts
- 1 scoop (30g) chocolate protein powder
- 2 teaspoons xylitol
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
Cheesecake Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons gelatine
- 220g extra light cream cheese
- 2 scoops (60g) chocolate protein powder
- 2 teaspoons xylitol
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch salt
- 3/4 cup thickened cream
Method:
- Place the hazelnuts in a high powered blender and process until in a meal like consistency
- Take out 2 teaspoons of the hazelnut meal and set aside
- In a small mixing bowl add the remaining ingredients and mix well with a butter knife
- Evenly spread the base mixture between the 12 mini cheesecake bases and use your fingers tips to press down well
- Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the topping
- To prepare the cheesecake topping place 1 tablespoon of boiling water and gelatine in a blender and process until dissolved
- Add in the cream cheese and blender
- Add in the protein powder, xylitol, vanilla and salt blending until smooth then set aside
- Place the thickened cream in a clean dry bowl and beat with electric beaters until beaten to form soft peaks
- Fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream with a spatula until just combined
- Evenly top the bases with the filling then lightly sprinkle with the reserved ground Hazelnut
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours but preferably overnight.
Nutritional Value per Cheesecake:
- Calories: 148
- Total fats: 14.4g
- Total carbohydrates: 3.7g
- Protein: 10.4g
Recipe Notes:
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for a maximum of 5 days
- This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months
- Protein powder used in the recipe is Protein Supplies Australia WPI Fast Release Chocolate protein powder
- You can buy online from www.proteinsuppliesaustralia.com.au
- Use the Discount code psafriendsofhollys at checkout to get a 10% discount
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.