Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake with Hazelnuts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 16

Dessert

This Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake with Hazelnuts is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A delicious treat!

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. whole shelled hazelnuts
1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
6 tbsp. unsalted margarine or butter
1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips
4 package cream cheese
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. sour cream
3 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. almond extract
fresh strawberries

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place hazelnuts in foil-lined jelly roll pan; toast 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven to wire strainer set over bowl. Protecting hand with dish towel, rub nuts to remove skins.
Place nuts in food processor; process 30 seconds or until well chopped. Remove 1/2 cup nuts; set aside. To nuts remaining in processor add cracker crumbs and melted margarine; process until moist clumps form. Press mixture evenly over base of 9-inch springform pan to form crust. Bake 5 minutes; cool. Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees F.
In small heavy saucepan over very low heat, stir chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Remove melted chips from heat to cool.
In large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream until creamy and smooth. Beat in eggs until just combined. Remove half of batter to second bowl; stir in melted chocolate and vanilla extract to blend well. To remaining plain cream cheese mixture, stir in almond extract.
Spoon plain and chocolate batters alternately over crust in pan. Run thin spatula or knife through batters to produce marbled effect. Bake 1 hour 10 minutes; turn oven off; leave cake in oven at least 30 minutes until top is firm when touched. To guarantee a crack-free surface, let cake remain in oven up to 2 hours.
Cool cake in pan on wire rack; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, remove sides from pan; press reserved nuts over sides of cheesecake. Decorate with strawberries, as pictured.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake with Hazelnuts good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake with Hazelnuts recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 16 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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