Triple Hazelnut Cheesecake Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Dessert

This Triple Hazelnut Cheesecake Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Patsy Jamieson Hazelnuts, hazelnut-chocolate spread, and fat-free cheeses make this dessert lower in saturated fat and higher in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat than most cheesecakes. Look for hazelnut-chocolate spread near the peanut butter

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted and divided
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
15 chocolate wafers
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
1 (16-ounce) container fat-free cottage cheese
1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup hazelnut-chocolate spread (such as Nutella)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons Frangelico (hazelnut-flavored liqueur, optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 °.
Place 1/4 cup hazelnuts, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and chocolate wafers in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add oil; process until crumbs are moist. Firmly press crumb mixture into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray. Wrap outside of pan with a double layer of aluminum foil.
Combine instant coffee granules and 1 tablespoon hot water in a small bowl. Place cheeses in food processor; process until smooth. Add coffee mixture, cocoa, and next 6 ingredients (cocoa through salt); process until well blended. Add eggs; process until smooth. Pour mixture into pan.
Place pan in a large baking pan; add hot water to baking pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 325 ° for 1 hour or until cheesecake center barely moves when pan is touched.
Remove cheesecake from oven; run a knife around outside edge. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Remove cheesecake from springform pan; sprinkle with 1/4 cup hazelnuts.

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 Triple Hazelnut Cheesecake Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Triple Hazelnut Cheesecake 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 12 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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