Philadelphia® 3-Step Lemon Cheesecake Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Enjoy a serving of these rich and indulgent cheesecake bars on a special occasion. For a quick garnish, sprinkle with additional lemon zest just before serving. To prepare this recipe for Passover, select food products that are kosher for Passover as need
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. soft coconut macaroon cookie crumbs
- 2 tbsp. margarine
- 2 package Philadelphia® Cream Cheese
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. imitation vanilla
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix cookie crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 8-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 3 hours. Each serving provides: 8%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 2%DV calcium, and 0%DV iron.
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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