Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Stacks

Health score
11%
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Stacks
45 min.
8
225kcal

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Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors and textures with our Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Stacks! This scrumptious dessert not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also brings a fresh twist to traditional cheesecake. Perfectly layered with creamy cheesecake filling and juicy strawberries, these stacks offer a refreshing treat that’s sure to wow your guests at any gathering.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its relatively light profile. At just 225 calories per serving, you can enjoy the sweet richness of cheesecake without the guilt. The use of reduced-fat cream cheese and cottage cheese not only enhances the texture but also adds a boost of protein, making these cookie stacks as nutritious as they are delicious.

Your culinary adventure begins with a luscious cheesecake filling blending creamy textures with tangy lemon juice. Coupled with the crispy layers of phyllo dough, which lend a satisfying crunch, this dessert has it all—creaminess, crunchiness, sweetness, and a burst of fresh strawberry flavor. This easy-to-make recipe can be whipped up in just 45 minutes, making it a perfect choice for quick family treats or elegant dinner parties. Enjoy every delicious bite of these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Stacks that promise to leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup percent cottage cheese 
  • 4.5 teaspoon gelatin powder unflavored
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • oz cream cheese reduced-fat
  • sheets phyllo dough frozen thawed
  • 0.3 cup skim milk 
  • 0.7 cup slivered almonds 
  • pint strawberries fresh thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Place milk in a small saucepan.
  2. Sprinkle with gelatin; allow to rest until gelatin absorbs and begins to puff up on the surface of milk, about 15 minutes.
  3. Heat on medium to medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin completely dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat. Blend frozen strawberries, cottage cheese and sugar in a blender until smooth.
  5. Add cream cheese and lemon juice and blend until creamy.
  6. Add gelatin mixture and blend until smooth.
  7. Pour into a bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 1 to 2 hours.
  8. Heat oven to 350°F. Cover 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Grind almonds and sugar in a food processor.
  9. Lay out 1 phyllo sheet on a large cutting board; coat with a thin layer of cooking spray.
  10. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoon almond mixture. Stack another phyllo sheet on top and repeat. Continue until you have 5 layers, ending with almonds on top. Coat with a thin layer of cooking spray.
  11. Cut sheet into 4 even strips horizontally and then 3 even strips vertically to form 12 rectangles.
  12. Cut each rectangle diagonally to form triangles.
  13. Transfer cookies to 2 baking sheets.
  14. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
  15. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  16. Spread 3 tablespoon cheesecake filling and a few strawberry slices on a cookie.
  17. Add another cookie on top and repeat filling and strawberry slices. Top with another cookie, and end with filling and strawberries.
  18. Serve immediately or store cookies and filling separately until you are ready to serve them.
  19. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories225kcal
Protein18.09%
Fat42.21%
Carbs39.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.29
Glycemic Load
8.44
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.401304333106%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.22mg
Petunidin
0.07mg
Delphinidin
0.18mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
14.7mg
Peonidin
0.03mg
Catechin
1.95mg
Epigallocatechin
0.69mg
Epicatechin
0.3mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Eriodictyol
0.39mg
Hesperetin
1.1mg
Naringenin
0.3mg
Isorhamnetin
0.24mg
Kaempferol
0.33mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.72mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:225.13kcal
11.26%
Fat:10.89g
16.76%
Saturated Fat:3.57g
22.28%
Carbohydrates:23.05g
7.68%
Net Carbohydrates:20.49g
7.45%
Sugar:12.47g
13.86%
Cholesterol:20mg
6.67%
Sodium:250.19mg
10.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.5g
21%
Vitamin C:37.73mg
45.73%
Manganese:0.5mg
24.89%
Vitamin E:2.59mg
17.29%
Phosphorus:160.9mg
16.09%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.82%
Selenium:8.14µg
11.63%
Calcium:110.59mg
11.06%
Fiber:2.56g
10.23%
Copper:0.2mg
10.01%
Magnesium:40.01mg
10%
Folate:39.49µg
9.87%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.13%
Potassium:283.7mg
8.11%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
6.97%
Iron:1.06mg
5.88%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.78%
Vitamin B3:1.12mg
5.59%
Zinc:0.73mg
4.87%
Vitamin A:216.5IU
4.33%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.83%
Vitamin K:1.91µg
1.82%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.3%
Source:Epicurious