This Chocolate-Cheese Pie offers a unique twist on traditional desserts by using low-fat cottage cheese and light cream cheese to create a creamy, protein-rich filling. The semisweet chocolate chips provide a deep, indulgent flavor that pairs beautifully with the tangy cheese base. Topped with a light cocoa-sour cream layer and fat-free whipped topping, it delivers the comfort of a classic pie with a lighter profile. Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings without the heavy guilt, this dessert is ideal for potlucks, family dinners, or when you want something sweet but wholesome. Its simple to prepare using a food processor and requires minimal hands-on time, making it an accessible option for busy cooks looking for a reliable, crowd-pleasing finale.
Chocolate-Cheese Pie (5.5 Pts
Description
This Chocolate-Cheese Pie offers a unique twist on traditional desserts by using low-fat cottage cheese and light cream cheese to create a creamy, protein-rich filling. The semisweet chocolate chips provide a deep, indulgent flavor that pairs beautifully with the tangy cheese base. Topped with a light cocoa-sour cream layer and fat-free whipped topping, it delivers the comfort of a classic pie with a lighter profile. Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings without the heavy guilt, this dessert is ideal for potlucks, family dinners, or when you want something sweet but wholesome. Its simple to prepare using a food processor and requires minimal hands-on time, making it an accessible option for busy cooks looking for a reliable, crowd-pleasing finale.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 300F (149C).
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Microwave chocolate chips on HIGH for 1 minute and 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted. Set aside.
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Place cottage cheese and light cream cheese in a food processor bowl. Process for 1 minute until smooth.
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Add the melted chocolate, 3/4 cup sugar, egg substitute, and vanilla extract to the cheese mixture. Process for 1 minute, scraping down the bowl once, until fully blended.
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Spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Pour the chocolate-cheese mixture into the prepared pie plate.
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Bake at 300F (149C) for 40 minutes, or until the edges are set.
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While the pie bakes, combine low-fat sour cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, and unsweetened cocoa in a small bowl. Stir well until smooth.
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Gently spread the cocoa-sour cream mixture over the top of the baked pie.
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Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
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Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature.
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Cover the pie and refrigerate until chilled and firm.
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Before serving, dollop with thawed fat-free whipped topping.
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Garnish with additional cocoa powder and mint sprigs, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 687.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 32.3g50%
- Saturated Fat 17.5g88%
- Cholesterol 224.0mg75%
- Sodium 602.8mg26%
- Total Carbohydrate 76.7g26%
- Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
- Sugars 70.1g
- Protein 24.1g49%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.