Optimal Cheesecake

My all-time favorite dessert has always been CHEESECAKE. Even on-plan you can enjoy this yummy treat...GUILT  FREE treat! Since I usually make this for special occasions, you know that having a healthy option with the upcoming holidays, you can enjoy your get-together by bringing this along to the party! 
*Recipe Approved by Nutrition Support: Choose how many servings you wish to divide the Cheesecake. Freeze individual servings and remember to label each one.

Here is the breakdown options per serving...
[4 Servings: Each is 1 Lean, 1 Green, 1-1/2 Condiment, 1 Fat] *I would TOTALLY love this as my Lean and Green. Seriously? Cheesecake and 2 Greens worth of a side salad?!? OH Yeah! However, I don't. But...WE Could! LOL
[6 Servings: Each is 2/3 Lean, 2/3 Green, 1 Condiment, 2/3 Fat]
[8 Servings: Each is 1/2 Lean, 1/2 Green, 3/4 Condiment, 1/2 Fat]
**[12 Servings: Each is 1/3 Lean, 1/3 Green, 1/2 Condiment, 1/3 Fat]- This is the best way to divide and have as an actual dessert with your Lean & Green Meal. (Some Ideas: 4-2/3 oz. Shrimp Or Lobster=2/3 Lean Plus 1-1/3 cup Steamed Asparagus Mustard sauce ~Mix together1-1/2 Tbls Light Mayo=1 tsp mustard =1 Fat+1/3 Condiment) OR (4 oz. skinless chicken breast, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, tossed with 1-2/3 cups Spring mix =2-2/3 Green and 1/2 oz. shredded low-fat cheese. Top with light dressing of choice=1 Fat) 

Ingredients:
1 Cali'flour Plain Crust (3 Green, 1 Lean) *Omit for crustless option
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24 ounces 1% Cottage Cheese (2 Lean)
8 Tablespoons Light cream cheese (4 Fat)
1/2 cup cauliflower, cooked and pureed (1 Green)
1 egg+1 egg whites (1/2 Lean)
4 Tablespoons Sugar free Vanilla (2 Condiment)
4 teaspoon Lemon Juice (2 Condiment)

1 teaspoon pure vanilla (2 Condiment)

6 ounces Fage Total 0% Yogurt (1/2 Lean)

Directions:
~Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. (Use a large sheet of foil to wrap up bottom of a 8 OR 9-inch Spring-form pan to avoid water seeping in while baking. Spring-form pans are known for leaking. Over time, the metal where the band meets the base can weaken the seal due to damage like dings or bends.)
~Place Cali'flour crust in the bottom of the pan then bake for 15 minutes. Let cool.
~REDUCE OVEN temp to 350 degrees

~In a food processor, cream together cottage cheese and cream cheese until smooth.

~Slowly add cauliflower puree, beaten egg + egg whites, lemon juice, and vanilla until creamy.
~Stir in the yogurt and beat until completely combined.
~Pour batter over Baked Cali'flour Crust and bake in water bath for 1 hour. (Use a cooking thermometer to test the doneness of the cheesecake and take it out of the oven when the temp shows it has reached 150 degrees. Additional time for baking may be needed to make sure the cheesecake is cooked thoroughly.)
~Turn off oven and leave the cake in the oven with door closed for 1 more hour to cool slowly and prevent cracking on top. 
~Chill in fridge completely before removing from pan.

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