Honey Vanilla Cheesecake with Apricot Orange Topping
This recipe for Honey Vanilla Apricot Orange Cheesecake from Green Valley Spa in Utah is just 115 calories per serving, and one of most requested recipes served to friends and guests.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 115kcal
This Honey Vanilla Apricot Orange Cheesecake recipe from Green Valley Spa in Utah is one of most requested recipes when we serve it to friends and guests.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups Barbara’s Cereal
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 cup orange juice concentrate
Filling
- 2 2/3 cup cottage cheese (non fat or low fat)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg whites
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 ounces plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 lemon - grated for zest. Reserve lemon for another use.
Apricot Orange Topping
- 1 cup boiling water
- 4 dried apricots
- 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tablespoon plain gelatin
Instructions
- Spray 10 inch spring form pan with pan spray, or, several individual spring form pans.
- Blend cereal and cinnamon in processor. Add frozen orange juice concentrate until it sticks together. Press the crumb mixture firmly over bottom of the pan.
- Puree the cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth. Add honey, yogurt, eggs, egg white, cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon zest. Blend until very smooth.
- Pour the filling mixture over the crust and place in the oven. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Bake for about 1 hour or until set in the middle.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely.
- Add apricots to the boiling water and rehydrate. Add orange juice, honey and gelatin, and blend or process until smooth. Pour over chilled cheesecake.
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
Helpful Hint: This cheesecake cuts better if it is first frozen, then cut, then allowed to thaw. Or, as shown, prepare in individual tart dishes and chill thoroughly before removing, to help keep firm until serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 115 kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 22 g (7%) | Protein: 7 g (14%) | Fat: 7 g (11%) | Cholesterol: 28 mg (9%) | Sodium: 190 mg (8%)