Cook the Book: Low-Fat Berry Cheesecake
I love cheesecake, but I rarely eat it because it's such a fat bomb. Have you ever Googled the calorie count for a slice from the Cheesecake Factory? I have, and the results aren't pretty. No wonder the restaurant refuses to post nutrition facts on their website.
While I have a huge sweet tooth and I love to indulge, I'm a firm believer in moderation. And no matter how creamy, sugary, or chocolaty, desserts that have calorie counts in the quadruple digits just aren't worth it. Don't you agree?
Today's Cook the Book recipe, excerpted from Top Chef: The Cookbook, is for Low-Fat Berry Cheesecake. Created by chef Elia Aboumrad in season two, it was part of an entire meal that topped out at less than 500 calories. Health food staples such as a granola and flax cereal are combined with low-fat yogurt and cream cheese, and topped with sun-ripe berries and fresh mint. Trust me—you won't even miss the fat.
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