Slim Chocolate Cheesecake Pie

This lighter take on a classic chocolate cheesecake uses light ricotta and Neufchatel cream cheese for a creamy, less indulgent filling. The rich cocoa flavor is balanced by a graham cracker crust and a fresh triple fruit topping of mandarin oranges, kiwi, and strawberries. A satisfying dessert option that fits into a controlled diet plan.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling

Cuisine: American

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 16

Calories: 2127.2

Description

This lighter take on a classic chocolate cheesecake uses light ricotta and Neufchatel cream cheese for a creamy, less indulgent filling. The rich cocoa flavor is balanced by a graham cracker crust and a fresh triple fruit topping of mandarin oranges, kiwi, and strawberries. A satisfying dessert option that fits into a controlled diet plan.

Ingredients

CRUST***
1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon Sugar
CHEESECAKE***
15 ounces Light ricotta cheese
1 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa
8 ounces Neufchatel cream cheese -- softened
1/2 cup Frozen fat-free egg product -- thawed OR
2 egg Whites
1/3 cup Skim milk -- or 2% milk
2 teaspoons Vanilla
TRIPLE FRUIT TOPPING***
1 cup Orange juice
4 teaspoons Cornstarch
22 ounces Mandarin orange sections -- drained
2 kiwifruits Peeled, sliced
1 cup Strawberries -- sliced

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease and flour cake pan.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together: sugar, sugar, unsweetened cocoa.
3
In another bowl, cream together: Neufchatel cream cheese -- softened, frozen fat-free egg product -- thawed OR, skim milk -- or 2% milk, vanilla.
4
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5
Fold in: ***TRIPLE FRUIT TOPPING***.
6
Pour batter into prepared pan.
7
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2127.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 127.1g196%
Saturated Fat 78.1g391%
Cholesterol 528.5mg177%
Sodium 1835.7mg77%
Total Carbohydrate 182.2g61%
Dietary Fiber 24.1g97%
Sugars 137.9g
Protein 87.3g175%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: american, baking, blending, boiling, cheese, cheesecake, chocolate, cocoa, cornstarch, cracker, cream, crumbs, crust, dessert, drained, egg, fatfree, frozen, fruit, graham

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