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Baked Treats Can Still Be Low in Carbohydrates
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Sep 27, 2005, 22:43
(NUI) - As the weather gets cooler, kitchens fill with the enticing aromas of baked goods. The warmth and familiarity of breads, cakes, cookies and pies are comforting, and they can be easily incorporated into a controlled carbohydrate lifestyle.
Many people not wholly familiar with the Atkins Nutritional Approach and other controlled carbohydrate programs believe that reducing carbohydrate consumption means giving up baked goods forever. However, with a few simple substitutions, favorite desserts and snacks are not only acceptable, they are encouraged. That's because varied foods play an important role in keeping controlled carbohydrate enthusiasts on track.
In this low carbohydrate cheesecake recipe from the Atkins Kitchen, a crunchy nut crust is substituted for a conventional graham cracker one, and the flour and sugar were removed.
CREAMY AMERICAN CHEESECAKE
(Makes 16 servings)
FOR THE CRUST:
1 cup pine nuts
1 cup macadamia nuts
2 packets sugar substitute
3 tablespoons melted butter
FOR THE FILLING:
16 ounces cream cheese
10 packets sugar substitute
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
Blueberries for garnish
Heat oven to 350 degrees. For crust, place pine nuts and macadamias in bowl of a food processor; pulse until ground but not paste-like. Add sugar substitute and butter; pulse to combine. Transfer to a 9-inch springform pan. With your fingers, gently press nut mixture to form a crust on bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes; remove from oven to cool.
Place cream cheese and sugar substitute in food processor; process until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition. Add vanilla extract, lemon rind and salt; pulse to combine. Add sour cream and process to combine.
Pour filling into prepared crust. Bake 40 minutes. Turn off oven; let cheesecake cool for one hour without opening door. Chill overnight. Garnish with blueberries before serving.
Preparation time: 15 minutes.
Bake time: 50 minutes.
Nutrition per serving: 5.5 grams carbohydrates, 4.5 grams net carbohydrates, 7 grams protein, 26.5 grams fat, 279 calories.
For more great recipes, look for "Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution" (Avon;Quill) and "Atkins for Life" (St. Martin's Press). For more information, visit www.atkins.com.
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