Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Honeyed Cranberries - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dessert

This Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Honeyed Cranberries is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Goat cheese is substituted for cream cheese in this clever twist on a traditional cheesecake recipe.

Ingredients

vegetable oil
9 whole graham crackers
1/4 c. light brown sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
4 tbsp. unsalted butter
10 oz. fresh goat cheese
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 c. heavy cream
1/3 c. plus 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Julienned zest from 2 navel oranges
1 tsp. Champagne vinegar
1/2 c. honey
1 c. cranberries

Instructions

Lightly brush a 9-inch springform pan with vegetable oil. In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers, brown sugar and cinnamon to fine crumbs. Add the butter and process until the crumbs are moistened. Press the crumbs over the bottom of the pan and refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes.
In a bowl, beat the goat cheese with the lemon juice until creamy. Add the cream and beat until the mixture is very firm, about 3 minutes. Add 1/3 cup of the granulated sugar; beat until the mixture is smooth and slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Pour the batter over the crust. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 5 hours or preferably overnight.
In a saucepan of boiling water, simmer the orange zest over moderate heat for 10 minutes. Drain and return to the saucepan. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and stir over low heat until the sugar is melted and the zest is glazed, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and transfer the candied zest to a small bowl.
Rinse and dry the saucepan. Add the honey and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, stir in the cranberries and let cool.
Run a small, thin knife around the edge of the springform pan and remove the ring. Using a hot knife, trim the cake to a 6-inch square (serve the trimmings as snacks), then cut into 10 rectangles. Alternatively, cut the cake into wedges. Transfer to plates, garnish with the orange zest and honeyed cranberries and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Honeyed Cranberries good for PCOS?

Yes, this Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Honeyed Cranberries 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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