Ricotta Cheesecake with Ginger and Kiwi Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Dessert

This Ricotta Cheesecake with Ginger and Kiwi Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Notes: Drain at least 3 cups nonfat yogurt to make 1 cup yogurt cheese, or use nonfat cream cheese instead.

Ingredients

2/3 cup (about 3 oz.) gingersnap cookie crumbs
1/2 cup minced crystallized ginger
2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
1 carton (15 oz.; 1 2/3 cups) low-fat ricotta cheese
4 large egg whites
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup nonfat yogurt cheese or 1 package (8 oz.) nonfat cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 kiwi fruit (about 1/4 lb. each)

Instructions

Combine crumbs, 1/4 cup ginger, and melted butter. Pat crumb mixture evenly over bottom of a removable-rim 8-inch cheesecake or cake pan (at least 1 3/4 in. deep).
Bake in a 350 ° oven until crust is slightly browner, 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, whirl ricotta cheese, egg whites, and lemon juice until very smooth.
In a bowl, mix yogurt cheese, sugar, lemon peel, and vanilla. Add ricotta mixture and stir until well blended (the mixture is thin). Pour into hot or cool crust.
Bake in a 350 ° oven until center barely jiggles when cake is gently shaken, 50 to 55 minutes. Run a thin-bladed knife between cake and pan rim. Refrigerate cake, uncovered, until cool, at least 2 1/2 hours. (If making ahead, wrap airtight when cool and chill up to 2 days.)
Remove pan rim. Peel kiwi fruit and slice crosswise. Arrange fruit in a ring in overlapping slices on cake; sprinkle with remaining ginger. Cut cake into wedges.

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

Is Ricotta Cheesecake with Ginger and Kiwi Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Ricotta Cheesecake with Ginger and Kiwi Recipe | Myrecipes 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 10 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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