Low Fat Chocolate Chip Cheesecake – Hilton Head Health

Hilton Head Health is a destination health resort in an elegant facility on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, surrounded by all the natural beauty of a Lowcountry island getaway.  The program guides you to achieving your weight loss, wellness and longevity goals with  programs focusing on fitness, nutrition and SELF (Stress management, Empowerment, Longevity, and Fulfillment).   Guests benefit from a community of supportive dieticians, psychologists, wellness educators, fitness trainers, chefs and spa therapists, and graduates continue their lifestyle change with the H3@Home program and receive continued support and structure at home.

At this South Carolina weight loss spa, guests enjoy a meal plan with delicious flavors and realistic portions.  The Chef and Culinary Team have created a low-calorie, healthy gourmet cuisine with an emphasis on local and natural ingredients to ensure a well-balanced weight loss diet.   One of the popular recipes served is this sweet and low-fat Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, which is taught to participants to make as part of a lovely Valentine’s Day Dinner.

Low Fat Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Healthy Spa Cuisine

Keyword: Chocolate, cream cheese

Servings: 16 Servings

Calories: 205kcal

Courtesy Of: Hilton Head Health, South Carolina

Hilton Head Health Chef Karla’s Low Fat Chocolate Chip Cheesecake recipe is not only delicious but it won’t leave you feeling guilty the next day.

Ingredients

• ▢ Cooking Spray
• ▢ 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
• ▢ 1/4 cup Apple butter
• ▢ 3 cups Low Fat Cottage cheese
• ▢ 1-1/2 cups Fat Free Cream Cheese
• ▢ 1 whole egg
• ▢ 5 egg whites
• ▢ 1-1/2 cups Splenda Sugar Blend (or granulated sugar)
• ▢ 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• ▢ 1/8 teaspoon Salt
• ▢ 3/4 cup Chocolate chips

Optional: Suggested Toppings (choose just 1 or 2)

• ▢ 1-2 whole Strawberries - sliced
• ▢ 1-2 teaspoons Fat Fat Whipped Topping - per slice
• ▢ 1-2 teaspoons Fat Free Chocolate Topping - per slice
• ▢ 1-2 teaspoons Whipped Coconut Milk Cream - per slice

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Lightly spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
• Combine the graham cracker crumbs and apple butter in a small bowl.
• Press the graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of the springform pan and set aside.
• In a food processor pureé the cottage cheese until smooth.
• Add the cream cheese, egg, egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and salt; process until nice and smooth.
• Fold in half of the chocolate chips into the batter.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan.
• Sprinkle remaining half of chocolate chips on top of the cheesecake.
• Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the cheesecake has set and is firm to the touch.  Smooth / spread the melted chocolate chips from the surface, to create a "chocolate layer."
• Cool completely before serving.
• Cut the cake into wedges with a sharp, warm knife.
• Garnish with sliced berries, if desired

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Spa Index Kitchen Notes

This recipe is for a whole cheesecake. You can easily adapt, as pictured below, to create individual cheesecakes.  Cooking time may vary, so reduce the cooking time a bit.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Slice | Calories: 205 kcal (10%) | Fat: 3.5 g (5%)

Karla Williams is the Executive Chef for Hilton Head Health in South Carolina.  A graduate from The Chef’s Academy in Indianapolis, Karla’s past experience includes Culinary Intern and Sous Chef at H3, as well as Sous Chef at Kona Grill in Carmel, Indiana.   Chef Karla has been featured live on the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family Show.  In addition to her love for nutrition and healthy cooking, Karla enjoys teaching part-time fitness classes. Her passion for living a well-balanced healthy lifestyle is apparent in her cooking demonstrations at Hilton Head Health.