13 May, 2017
After Dinner Mint Mini Cheesecake
After Dinner Mint Mini Cheesecake
Makes: 12
Base Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1 (30g) scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 teaspoon xylitol*
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
Cheesecake Ingredients:
- 300ml heavy cream
- 3 teaspoons gelatine
- 125g extra light cream cheese
- 2 scoops (60g) vanilla protein powder
- 1 scoop (30g) chocolate protein powder
- 2 teaspoon peppermint essence
- Green food colouring, optional
Method:
- To prepare the base mix all the ingredients into a small mixing bowl until well combined
- Spread the mixture evenly into the 12 bases of a mini cheesecake pan and press down firmly
- Place the cheesecake pan in the fridge while you prepare the cheesecake filling
- Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks then set aside
- Dissolve the gelatine in 1 tablespoon of boiling water
- Add the gelatine mix and cream cheese into a bullet blender and process until smooth
- Fold the cream cheese mixture through the whipped cream until well combined
- Split this into 2 uneven portion
- Into the smaller portion (approximately one third of the cream mixture) add in the scoop of chocolate protein powder and beat lightly with the electric beaters until just combined
- Spoon the mixture evenly between the base of 12 wells in the cheesecake pan
- Place in the fridge while you prepare the remaining cheesecake filling
- Into the larger position add the 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, peppermint essense and the food colouring and lightly beat until just combined and until you achieve your desired colour
- Spoon the mixture evenly on top of the chocolate cheesecake mixture
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours but preferably overnight before serving
Nutritional Value per Mini Cheesecake:
- Calories: 215
- Total fat: 16.8g
- Total carbohydrates: 3.2g
- Protein: 12.6g
Recipe Notes:
- Picture shown has the mini cheesecake topped with crushed peppermint crisp that is not included in the nutritional information
- Store in an air tight container in the fridge for a maximum of 7 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 protein powders
- 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.