eHealth Connection
May 2008

Health eCooking: Berry "Cheesecake"

Celebrate Memorial Day with this Old Glory-decorated “Cheesecake.” It’s heart-healthy, diabetic-friendly, nutrient-rich, easy to make, and just the right touch for the season’s launch of outdoor dining. Low in fat and high in protein, this “mock” cheesecake is made nutritious and delicious with soft (or silken) tofu, light vanilla soy milk, reduced sugar, and a bountiful blend of berries. Click here to install the free Adobe Flash plug-in to view this video.

Ingredients

1 block soft or silken tofu
1/3 cup light vanilla soy milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tbsp sucralose (Splenda)*
1 low fat graham cracker crust (pre-made)
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup strawberries, sliced for topping

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a blender, mix tofu, soy milk, vanilla extract, strawberries, Splenda and sugar until well blended; do not over blend.
3. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the top appears cooked.
4. Arrange the blueberries and sliced strawberries in design of your choice. You can easily make an American flag!
5. Allow this low-fat cheesecake to sit in fridge for 1-2 hours before serving.

Yield: 8 servings

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories: 203
Fat: 5.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 104 mg
Carbohydrate: 31 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Protein: 4 grams

*Sugar substitutes are not all the same. Each sugar substitute brand fits at a different level on the sweetness scale. When baking this recipe, use sucralose which is found in Splenda. If you would like to avoid using Splenda in the recipe, you can substitute an additional ½ cup of sugar. However, the nutrition facts will adjust as stated below:

Calories: 251
Fat: 5.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 104 mg
Carbohydrate: 44 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Protein: 4 grams

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