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PROTEIN CHEESECAKE with COOKIE DOUGH CRUST

CHEESECAKE with COOKIE DOUGH CRUST





This cheesecake was one of the first healthier dessert recipes I created, and 5 years later I still haven’t stopped making it. It has all the amazing texture of traditional cheesecake, without the high calories and sugar!

⠀ Only 121 calories

5g F

13g total C / 7g P per slice including all 3 layers, gluten-free, and refined-sugar-free

Cookie dough cheesecake Ingredients

Chocolate Fudge Frosting:

1/3 cup cocoa powder

2 stevia packets

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or sugar-free alternative)

3 tablespoons water

Extra Optional ingredient:

1-2 tablespoons coconut oil (adds an even thicker, more fudge-like texture)

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Cookie dough cheesecake instructions:

Press cookie dough into bottom of a parchment-lined 8x8 inch square pan (reserving some for topping if desired).

Pour the cheesecake mixture on top, then bake according to cheesecake instructions.

After cooling and refrigerating, spread with chocolate frosting, then slice into 16 pieces.