Cheesecake With A Strawberry Topping Recipe

Cheesecake With A Strawberry Topping Recipe
Cheesecake With A Strawberry Topping Recipe

Cheesecake With A Strawberry Topping

Kosher Create
Follow this healthy Cheesecake With A Strawberry Topping Recipe to create a fluffy cheesecake with a granola-like base and homemade strawberry topping. All ingredients are 100% natural and were carefully selected for enhanced flavor and appeal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Deep 9 inch – 23 centimeters Spring Form Round Baking Pan
  • Small Pot (for making the strawberry topping)

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 cup Ground Walnuts
  • 1 cup Oats
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Almond Butter

Cheese Filling

  • 6 Eggs (yolks separated from whites)
  • 3 cups Light Cream Cheese (24 ounces – 700 grams)
  • 3/4 cup Honey
  • 1 cup Yogurt
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon Rind
  • 1 cup Oat Flour

Strawberry Topping

  • 2 1/2 Cups Fresh Strawberries
  • 2 tbsp Honey (adjust to taste or health requirements)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Rind
  • 2 tbsp Oat Flour

Instructions
 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).

    Crust

    • Finely grind the walnuts in a food processor.
      Cheesecake With A Strawberry Topping Recipe - Crust Ingredients
    • Place the crushed walnuts, oats, and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix well.
    • Mix in the honey and almond butter, forming crumbs with your thumb and forefinger.
    • Distribute the mixture evenly in a deep 9 inch (23 centimeters) spring form round baking pan.
    • Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
      Cheesecake With A Strawberry Topping Recipe - Baked Crust

    Cheese Filling

    • Gather the cheese filling ingredients.
      Cheesecake With A Strawberry Topping Recipe - Cheese Filling Ingredients
    • One by one, separate the egg yolks from the egg whites being careful that no egg yolk enters the egg whites.
    • Beat the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks. Set Aside.
      Cheesecake With A Strawberry Topping Recipe - Whisked Egg Whites
    • Beat the cheese on a low speed until creamy.
    • Continuing on a low speed, gradually beat in the honey until light and fluffy.
    • Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time until well blended.
    • Blend in the yogurt, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon rind until well blended.
    • Add the oat flour and blend until smooth. Remove the bowl from the mixer.
    • Using a spatula, delicately fold the beaten egg whites into the cheese mixture until distributed evenly.
      Cheesecake With A Strawberry Topping Recipe - Folding In The Egg Whites
    • Gently pour onto the baked crust in the prepared baking pan and distribute evenly.
      Cheesecake With A Strawberry Topping Recipe - Cheese Batter In Pan Before Baking
    • Bake for 50 minutes or until the top of the cake is golden.
    • Turn off the heat and let the cake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
    • Remove the cake and let it cool at room temperature up until 1/2 hour.
    • Chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.

    Strawberry Topping

    • Gather the topping ingredients.
      Cheesecake With A Strawberry Topping Recipe - Strawberry Topping Ingredients
    • Clean the strawberries and slice them into circles.
    • Place them into a medium size pot and gradually bring to a boil.
    • Add the honey, lemon juice and lemon rind and mix well. Bring to a boil.
    • Lower the heat & simmer for 15 minutes.
    • Gradually add the oat flour, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes stirring frequently. Let cool. Refrigerate for at least a 1/2 hour before topping the cheesecake.
      Cheesecake With A Strawberry Topping Recipe - Strawberry Topping In Pot
    • Evenly distribute the topping over the top of the cooled cheesecake.
      Cheesecake With A Strawberry Topping Recipe - Strawberry Topping
    • Serve cold.

    Notes

    Strawberries vary in sweetness so adjust the honey quantity in the strawberry topping accordingly.
    Keep refrigerated & serve cold.
    Keyword Cake, Cheesecake, Dairy, Dessert, Healthier, Honey, Kosher, Oat Flour, Shavuot, Strawberries
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