Apricot Cheesecake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A luscious apricot cheesecake featuring a crisp crust, creamy yogurt cheese filling, and fruity apricot topping, perfect for a light dessert or brunch gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 1 recipe Fat-Free Crust
  • 1 (16 oz.) can drained apricots
  • 2 c. nonfat yogurt cheese
  • 1/3 c. honey
  • 1/4 c. pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. evaporated skim milk
  • 2 Tbsp. arrowroot
  • 1/3 c. whole wheat flour
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 c. plus 1/4 c. fruit-juice-sweetened apricot preserves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust for a 9-inch nonstick spring-form pan according to the recipe instructions.
  2. Cut each apricot half into 5 slices and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine nonfat yogurt cheese, honey, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. In a small saucepan, heat evaporated skim milk and dissolve arrowroot until fully incorporated.
  5. Add the arrowroot mixture to the cheese mixture and blend well.
  6. Stir in whole wheat flour until evenly mixed.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  8. Gently fold the egg whites into the cheese mixture.
  9. Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
  10. Arrange apricot slices on top of the filling.
  11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 45 minutes or until set.
  12. Remove from oven and let cool. Spread melted apricot preserves over the top before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

808 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.6g 53% DV
Total Fat 11.8g 15% DV
Carbs 135.8g 49% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 62.6g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 555.8mg 24% DV
Potassium 544.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 68mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 6.8mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 171mg 13% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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