Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 box ginger lemon creme sandwich cookies (we used Carr's)
- 2 tbsp. melted light butter (Land O'Lakes)
- 2 tub refrigerated cheesecake filling (Kraft Philadelphia)
- 1 can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- Garnish: toasted pecan halves, caramel sauce
Instructions
- You'll need an 8 x 3-in. springform pan coated with nonstick spray. Place cookies in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add melted butter; process until crumbs begin to stick together. Press over bottom of prepared pan.
- Stir 1 tub cheesecake filling in large bowl until smooth; spread onto crumb layer.
- Stir remaining tub of cheesecake filling, pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice in same large bowl until blended and smooth. Evenly spread over plain cheesecake in pan. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until set.
- To serve: Remove pan sides and place pecans around top edge of cake. Put caramel sauce into a small ziptop bag, snip a small tip off one corner and pipe sauce on top. Plan Ahead: Make cheesecake 2 days ahead, then top with pecans and caramel sauce just before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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