Angelic Almond Cheesecake.Ready for a creamy creation that's low in net carbohydrates and a third less fat than regular cheesecake? We use natural fructose fructose (frŭk`tōs), levulose (lĕv`yəlōs'), or fruit sugar, simple sugar found in honey and in the fruit and other parts of plants. (fruit sugar), which is easily metabolized by the liver. Experts believe that 40 percent of the carbohydrates are assimilated. And don't let this bit of cholesterol scare you; not all cholesterol is bad. If you have high cholesterol Cholesterol, High Definition Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in animal tissue and is an important component to the human body. It is manufactured in the liver and carried throughout the body in the bloodstream. , simply substitute three egg whites for the two whole eggs, and the cholesterol in this recipe will be negligible. Enjoy! Beat cream cheese and soy spread on high, until light and fluffy fluff·y adj. fluff·i·er, fluff·i·est 1. a. Of, relating to, or resembling fluff. b. Covered with fluff. 2. Light and airy; soft: fluffy curls; a fluffy soufflé. . (Use a blender if it's not perfectly smooth.) Gradually add soymilk soy·milk n. A milk substitute made from soybeans, often supplemented with vitamins. Noun 1. soymilk - a milk substitute containing soybean flour and water; used in some infant formulas and in making tofu , fructose, cinnamon, vanilla, and pudding mix. Add egg whites on lowest speed; then add eggs until just mixed in. Pour filling into the cooled crust. Sprinkle almond topping evenly, and bake for 1 hour at 325[degrees]F. on middle rack. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake in oven another hour; then cool on a rack for 1 additional hour or until completely cool. Refrigerate re·frig·er·ate tr.v. re·frig·er·at·ed, re·frig·er·at·ing, re·frig·er·ates 1. To cool or chill (a substance). 2. To preserve (food) by chilling. 6-7 hours before removing sides of springform pan spring·form pan n. A cake pan having an upright rim that can be unclamped and detached from the bottom of the pan. . Garnish garnish v. to obtain a court order directing a party holding funds (such as a bank) or about to pay wages (such as an employer) to an alleged debtor to set that money aside until the court determines (decides) how much the debtor owes to the creditor. with cinnamon sticks (optional) and cut into 9 equal pieces. Per piece: calories: 400; carbohydrates: 30 grams; fat: 14 grams; cholesterol: 60 milligrams; protein: 20 grams.
ANGELIC
Almond Cheesecake
1 T. soy spread (such as Earth
Balance or Smart Balance)
1 T. all-natural fructose (or other
sugar substitute)
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Heat oven to 350[degrees] F. Soften the
soy spread in a small saucepan and
add sugar substitute. Turn off heat
and add almonds. Stir until coated,
spread out, and place in oven for 8
minutes--until toasted.
NUTTY CRUST
1/2 cup almond flour
dash of sea salt
1 T. water
cup soy spread (softened)
dash of cinnamon and nutmeg
1/4 cup fructose (available in healthfood
stores)
1 t. vanilla extract
1/4 cup soy protein isolate (available
in health-food stores)
Combine almond flour with salt
and water. Cut in softened soy
spread until a coarse meal forms.
Add spices, fructose, vanilla extract,
and soy protein isolate, mixing thoroughly
between each addition. Line
a 9" springform pan on the bottom
and sides with baking parchment,
and spray with nonstick cooking
spray. Form crust into the bottom of
a springform pan. Bake 6-8 minutes
at 350[degrees] F. Remove crust from oven
to cool, and turn oven temperature
down to 325[degrees] F..
FILLING
3 8-oz. packages softened fat-free
cream cheese
1 8-oz. package low-fat cream
cheese
1/4 cup soy or canola spread
1/4 cup soymilk
1 cup fructose
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. freshly grated vanilla bean (if
not available, use vanilla extract)
1 1/2 T. sugar-free butterscotch or vanilla
pudding mix
2 egg whites
2 large eggs
2 cinnamon sticks (optional)
Atlanta-based Angela Braden is the author of the upcoming book Angelic Indulgence indulgence, in the Roman Catholic Church, the pardon of temporal punishment due for sin. It is to be distinguished from absolution and the forgiveness of guilt. The church grants indulgences out of the Treasury of Merit won for the church by Christ and the saints. . |
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