Sweet Cheesecake Recipes
Orange Whip Cheesecake
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 envelope + 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatine
- 1 cup skim milk
- 3 large eggs, yolks separated
- 1 pint small curd, low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large orange, divided into 8 pieces (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatine over milk on top of a double boiler.
- Beat egg yolks lightly and add milk.
- Stir milk, egg and gelatine in top of double boiler over boiling water for 5 minutes until gelatine dissolves and mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Add cottage cheese, vanilla extract and orange extract. Pour into blender and blend until smooth. Pour into mixing bowl.
- In separate bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks.
- Gradually beat in sugar and beat to soft meringue. Fold into cheese mixture. Pour into an 8 inch glass pie
dish.
- Chill until firm, at least 4 hours.
- Top with orange pieces.
Nutrition
Per serving: 97 calories