No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
There's no better way to show your loved ones how much you care than making a decadent dessert that's also on the healthier side. This recipe is high in protein, low in fat and sugar, and only about 150 calories per slice - yet satisfaction is guaranteed!
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 7-8 full sheets of graham crackers (about 1 1/2 cups crumbs)
- 2 Tbsp. butter, at room temperature (can also be substituted with melted coconut oil)
For the Cheesecake:
- 2.5 Tsp. powdered gelatin
- 3 Tbsp. cool water
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 1 cup plain Greek Yoghurt
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
For the Strawberry Mousse:
- 4 Tsp. powdered gelatin
- 4 Tbsp. cool water
- 1 lb. strawberries
- 1 cup plain Greek Yoghurt
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 5 Tbsp. powdered sugar
Directions:
For the Crust
- Place the graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add butter and continue processing until the mixture reaches the consistency of wet sand. Transfer to a 9-inch springform pan, pressing in firmly. Cover with plastic wrap refrigerate while you prepare the next layer.
For the Cheesecake
- Prepare gelatin. In a small saucepan, pour cool water over gelatin, mixing until the water is fully absorbed. Place saucepan on the stove and stir constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved; 1 or 2 minutes. Do not let it reach a boil. Remove from stove and set aside to cool.
- Add cottage cheese and Greek yogurt to the bowl of a food processor and process until they form a smooth paste. Add powder sugar and continue processing. Finally, add prepared gelatine, processing until fully incorporated.
- Pour cheese mixture over the graham crust, using a spatula to ensure that it is evenly distributed. Return to the fridge while you prepare the final layer.
For the Strawberry Mousse
- Prepare gelatin. In a small saucepan, pour cool water over gelatin, mixing until the water is fully absorbed. Place saucepan on the stove and stir constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved; 1 or 2 minutes. Do not let it reach a boil. Remove from stove and set aside to cool.
- Add strawberries to the bowl of a food processor and process until they become a smooth puree. Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and powder sugar and continue processing. Finally, add prepared gelatine, processing until fully incorporated.
- Pour strawberry mixture over the cheese layer, using a spatula to ensure that it is evenly distributed. Return to the fridge for several hours until it is fully set, preferably overnight.
Recipe Courtesy of: Running With Spoons
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