Vanilla Ricotta "cheesecake" (South Beach Diet)
"Healthy version of cheesecake...south beach diet friendly. I make this about once a week and never get tired of it! It is my diet indulgence!
Updated March 29, 2010; in response to criticism: use care...you must blend completely or it will not cook to a proper texture!
I personally like the soft, delicate flavor the recipe produces as is....
If you prefer a more complex variation:
Increase vanilla bean and/or extract OR add additional flavors if desired by adding to recipe as is if you prefer stronger flavor.
To maintain a delicate, gourmet flavor, try substituting another extract or liquid flavoring for the vanilla extract and/or adding a dash of spices.
Some ideas:
Orange extract + Cloves;
Rum Extract + Cinnamon;
Vanilla Extract + Chocolate Chips;
Peppermint Extract + Chocolate Syrup/Shavings/Chips;
Orange Extract + Chocolate Syrup/Shavings/Chips;
Rum Extract + Cinnamon, Cloves, and/or Ginger;
Peanut Butter + Chocolate Chips"
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
4 mini cheesecakes
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 Splenda quick packs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1⁄2 vanilla bean, scrape out
- 2 eggs
directions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Mix well. (Use a blender or hand mixer if necessary to achieve whipped, smooth texture. Use care, if it is not blended well enough it will not cook to a smooth texture).
- Pour into 4 ramekins.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
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Reviews
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This had a grainy texture and tasted bland despite the addition of vanilla bean. I won't be making it again.
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<p>I am university student and quasi-housewife to my workaholic significant other, who is a phenomenal cook and serious foodie as well. We enjoy undertaking complicated cooking projects to help wind down after a long day...most days we don't get to eat until close to midnight, thanks to his work schedule, our gym time, and our cooking projects. </p>
<p>Our current food interests have been on curries, steak, shellfish, and healthy desserts. The ethnic theme has mostly been Indian and Creole. We like incorporating a lot of spice and experimenting with rare or exotic ingredients.</p>
<p>But we enjoy our wine (we keep a journal) and time together as we cook. When time allows, we will enjoy a nice after-dinner drink (tailored to our dessert choice of course), usually a spicy sipping rum like Zaya or Zacapa or a glass of cognac or tawny port. So we enjoy experimenting with desserts to suit or incorporate various spirits or dessert wines. And trying to find some healthy options so we can enjoy our wine or *****tail with a little less guilt! </p>
<p>But we do love to indulge! And love entertaining family and friends to sample new creations or enjoy some our famous concontions. </p>
<p>Currently, I am experimenting with creating a recipe list that incorporates the philosophy of the best facets of different diet plans while maximizing the benefits of combining the nutritional content of the foods with the health benefits of various spices in order to create nutritionally balanced meals. Just for fun and some interested friends. I'll create a recipe list when I have made more progress.</p>
