Why is cheesecake not gluten-free?

Your average cheesecake has a graham cracker crust, and those crackers contain wheat . This means a typical store bought cheesecake is not gluten-free. Do not lose hope though! It's very easy to make your own cheesecake at home either with gluten-free graham crackers or finely ground nuts as the crust instead.

What is gluten-free cheesecake made of?

This decadent version of New York cheesecake is made with two pounds of cream cheese and one whole pound of sour cream . It also happens to be made with a gluten-free graham cracker crust, which makes it perfect for those who can't partake in a typical cheesecake.

Does Cool Whip have gluten in it?

YES, Cool Whip is gluten-free ! Although it does not carry a gluten-free certification on the label, Cool Whip doesn't contain any sources of gluten. In addition, Kraft Heinz states that cross-contamination with gluten has not occurred during the manufacturing of Cool Whip products.

Do graham crackers contain gluten?

Most of today's graham crackers are made from refined wheat flour . If you are on a gluten-free diet, this is a problem. However, gluten-free grahams are easy to make at home. And even if you aren't gluten-free, making homemade graham crackers is a fun—and tasty—way to experience classic graham crackers in a new way.

Does Philadelphia cream cheese contain gluten?

In short, cream cheese is naturally gluten-free . Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese blocks and plain whipped cream cheeses are not made with any gluten-containing ingredients and should be safe for those with celiac disease. Always read the labels as ingredients and manufacturing methods change over time.

What are the anti caking agents in gluten-free cheese?

Cheese Products Some may contain starch or cellulose to prevent the shreds from sticking together. However the starches/cellulose used in shredded cheese typically don't contain gluten . Often potato starch is used, which is gluten-free. If a cellulose used is derived from wheat, this should be called out on the label.

Are Honey Maid Honey Graham Crackers gluten free?

Are Graham Crackers Gluten-Free? Traditional Graham crackers are made with graham flour, which is a course wheat flour. So traditional Graham crackers, like Nabisco's Honey Made, are not gluten-free . There are several brands of gluten-free Graham crackers on the market you can buy like Schär, Pamela's and Kinnikinnick.

Can celiacs eat cheesecake?

Yes, by substituting the graham cracker crust for one made with a gluten-free baking mix, you can soon be enjoying your favorite dessert once again . Better yet, get a mail order cheesecake that agrees with your stomach (intestine?) and soon those feelings of deprivation will disappear.

Does the cheesecake part of cheesecake have gluten?

In most traditional cheesecake recipes, cheesecake filling doesn't contain gluten . Many recipes contain cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest. None of these ingredients have gluten in them, making a classic cheesecake recipe gluten-free.

What is not gluten-free in baking?

Anything that is derived from or related to wheat, rye, or barley is off-limits– that's wheat, triticale, spelt, low-gluten flour, the whole kit and caboodle. It also means oats – not because oats themselves contain gluten, but because they are often grown on the same field or become contaminated during packaging.

Mini Gluten-Free Chocolate Crusted Cheesecake with Fresh Berries Recipe (2024)

March 30, 2015 by Jeanette 27 Comments

OneMini Gluten-Free Chocolate Crusted Cheesecake with Fresh Berrieshas just 194 calories. This would make an elegant finish to any meal –you’ll love the chocolate crust, creamy filling and fresh berry topping. Sponsored by The Hershey Company.

I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t love cheesecake. The only problem is that it’s usually loaded with fat and calories. You really only need a few bites to satisfy your cheesecake craving, but it’s hard to resist when you have an entire slice in front of you.

So, I have the perfect solution! What about a mini cheesecake that tastes like what you’d expect in a cheesecake, but on the light side – one that has less than 200 calories?It’s something anyone can enjoy.

I created thisMini Gluten-Free Chocolate Crusted Cheesecakewith Fresh Berriesjust for you and me so we can indulge in something that tastes super rich and decadent, but is so much lighter than the traditional cheesecake. I think chocolate and strawberries or raspberries make a greatcombination, so I’ve incorporated these into this mini cheesecake too.

So, what makes thischeesecake light? The secret ingredient is low-fat cottage cheese. I’ve used cottage cheese in place of cream cheeseto lighten up all sorts of recipes, both sweet and savory, and it works wonders. The trick is to blend the cottage cheeseup really welland remove as much moisture as possible.

These are really like a three layer cheesecake, with a chocolate crust, a light creamy cheesecake filling, and a fresh berry sauce on top.

While you’re enjoying a bite of this mini chocolate-crusted cheesecake, let me share a few cool thingsthat I learned about Hershey’s cocoa sustainability strategy during my visit to The Hershey Company last summer. I was really impressed by several of the company’s programs that have beenhelping raise living standards for cocoa farmers and their families (primarily in Côted’Ivoire and Ghana).

In particular,CocoaLink and Hershey Learn to Groware two innovativeprograms that help provide farmers with educational and community resources, and information on best practices in sustainable cocoa farming. Hershey is also committed to sourcing 100% certified cocoa for all chocolate products by 2020. Certified cocoa ensures the highest international standards for labor, environmental and farming practices. Hershey-supported sustainability and certification programs will benefit more than 750,000 farmers by 2017. I think that’s very impactful and impressive.

Watch this video Our Story of Cocoa and other videos to learn more.

Now let’s eat cheesecake! I’ve served these to my kids and to guests and everyone raved about them – they had no idea that the little cheesecake they ate was actually on the light side.

5 from 1 vote

CourseDessert

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings 12

Ingredients

Chocolate Almond Flour Crust

1cupalmond flour
4tablespoonsHERSHEY'S unsweetened Cocoa powder
4tablespoonsorganic brown sugar
4tablespoonsorganic unsalted buttermelted, cooled

Skinny Cheesecake Filling

2cups16 ounces low-fat cottage cheese, strained
1/3cuporganic sugar
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
2teaspoonsfresh lemon juice
2teaspoonsfresh lemon zest
2eggs

Berry Topping

2cupsfresh organic strawberries or raspberries
2tablespoonsorganic sugar

Garnish

fresh organic raspberries
organic powdered sugar

Instructions

Chocolate Flour Almond Crust

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place almond flour, cocoa powder and brown sugar in food processor and process until there are no more lumps. Add melted butter and process a few seconds until just combined.
Line muffin tins with paper liners. Divide crust mixture among 12 muffin tins. Use fingers to press down on crust.
Bake for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Reduce oven to 300 degrees.

Cheesecake Filling

Place strained cottage cheese in food processor (be sure to wash out after mixing the chocolate crust) and puree until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, lemon juice and lemon zest and process until just mixed through. Add eggs and process until just mixed through. Pour into muffin tins (I used a liquid measuring cup with a spout for less mess).
Bake for 25 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from oven, cool, then refrigerate for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.

Berry Topping

Meanwhile, make berry topping by placing strawberries and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook 5 minutes. Let cool; place in food processor and process until smooth; put through strainer if you want to get rid of seeds.

To serve

Gently remove paper liners from cheesecakes and place on serving tray. Spoon berry topping on top of each mini cheesecake. Decorate with a few fresh raspberries and sift a little powdered sugar on top.

Disclosure: This blog post and my trip to Hershey, PA were sponsored by The Hershey Company as part of my participation in their Food Ambassador program. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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