Cheesecakes have been one of the most favourite desserts for people, over the decades. Something is satisfying about the creamy, cheesy texture and the perfect amount of sweetness in these cakes. Kids absolutely love this cake. However, it is understandable that parents are often concerned about the health of their children after they eat cheesecakes. Well, Cookie Dough Protein Cheesecake may provide an excellent solution for this. The healthy amount of protein along with cookie dough and cheese excites the taste buds as well as keeps the health-conscious people, out of worry.
Before the recipe, there is a need to discuss the history of the dish.
The Origin Of Cookie Dough Protein Cheesecake
It is not very surprising that the origin of the cheesecakes was in Europe. In the fifth century BC, Greeks made the first cheesecake. In that dish, fresh cheese was pounded smooth with honey and flour and then cooked on a griddle. Then, in 1390, an English book ‘The Forme of Cury’ was written by the cooks of King Richard 2. That book also has mention two types of cheesecakes, Sambocade and Tart de Bry. After that, the trend of cheesecakes grew rapidly across Europe.
Europeans took the cheesecake to America during colonisation. Several innovations were made in the recipe of cheesecakes across the years by various people. The Protein Cheesecakes were made in a bid to make these cakes healthy. Also, the crust was made from cookie dough to enhance the taste.
Recipe Of Cookie Dough Protein Cheesecake
The recipe has three parts, namely Chocolate Topping, Cheesecake Filling, Cookie Dough Crust
Ingredients:
Cookie Dough Crust
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup protein powder
2 3/4 cups plain flour
1/2 cup chocolate chips
2 eggs
Cheesecake Filling:
1 3/4 cup cream cheese
1 cup protein powder
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
2 egg yolks
2 eggs
Chocolate Topping:
1/3 cup dark chocolate
2 tsp coconut oil
Method:
For Cookie Dough Crust
. Mix all the ingredients except eggs in a large bowl and set aside one-fourth of it. Add eggs to the rest and combine.
. Now coat a pan with the mixture at the bottom and the sides and put in the freezer to firm for 30 minutes. Add a paper to it and fill it with baking beans.
. Now, bake the pan for 15 minutes. After removing the beans and paper, re-bake the pan for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
For Cheesecake Filling
. In a bowl, add cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla, sugar, eggs and yolks. Whisk it until smooth. In the crust, put this filling inside it. Make two balls of the remaining dough and drop them inside the filling. Cover it with foil.
. Bake for 1 hour and then put it in the fridge to cool overnight.
For Chocolate Topping
. Melt the chocolate and put it in a piping bag. Let it cool.
. Now, take the remaining cookie dough mixture and make balls out of it. Put these on top of the cheesecake and drizzle the chocolate across the top.
. Cut the slices and serve accordingly.
The recipe is a healthy one. It is perfect for kids as it is healthy and homemade. With this, the guests and family will be left wanting more.