No-Bake Cannoli Cheesecake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dessert

This No-Bake Cannoli Cheesecake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lindsay Funston Topped with real pieces of cannoli shell, this no-bake, Italian cheesecake is the best of both dessert worlds.

Ingredients

2 8-oz. bars cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 1/2 c. heavy cream
1 c. ricotta
2/3 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. lemon zest
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. ground or freshly grated nutmeg
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 store-bought graham cracker crust
1 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips
1 c. crushed cannoli shells, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a stand mixer or large bowl with hand mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add heavy cream and beat until fluffy, then add ricotta and powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Stir in lemon zest, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon, then fold in 1 cup mini chocolate chips.
Transfer to graham cracker crust.
Top with remaining mini chocolate chips and crushed cannoli shells. Freeze until firm, at least 3 hours.
Let soften 15 minutes before serving, then slice. Keep in the freezer or fridge.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Lemon.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Lemons ca...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is No-Bake Cannoli Cheesecake good for PCOS?

Yes, this No-Bake Cannoli Cheesecake 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 8 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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