Cheesecake Filling - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup fluid whipping cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsps vanilla extract
- 25 g splenda (1 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Beat cream cheese and Splenda on medium speed for 4 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat well on high speed for 5 more minutes, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl. On medium speed, add the cream and beat 3 more minutes.
- Pour batter in pan and place in a larger pan. Pour hot water into larger pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the pan. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 °F.
- Then turn the oven off, leaving the oven door slightly opened for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven, cover, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- Add topping of your choice but remember to count the carbs.
- As an optional sour cream topping; take a cup sour cream, a tablespoon Splenda, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend all together. Either spread on top of cake after baking 45 minutes and cooling 5 minutes. Return cake to the oven for another 5 minutes before turning off the oven, cracking the door, and letting cake cool for 1 hour; or serve cold and on the side.
- Source: recipe from Dana Carpender's 500 more Low-Carb Recipes.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Cheesecake Filling contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Cheesecake Filling can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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