Low- Fat Cream Cheese
by Tarla Dalal
This one is dedicated to all cheese lovers. Here’s the low-fat version of cream cheese made from 99.7% fat-free milk. It can be relished without the mildest pang of guilt by people with high cholesterol levels! Use this cream cheese to make delectable dips to serve at parties as used in the recipe of Creamy Sun-dried Tomato and Herb Dip and even to replace cheese as a topping in Nutritious Mini Pizza.
Low- Fat Cream Cheese recipe - How to make Low- Fat Cream Cheese
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 9 tbsp
4 1/2 cups low-fat milk , 99.7% fat free
1 1/2 cups low-fat curds (dahi) , beaten
Method
- Method
- Put the milk to boil in a deep non-stick pan, while stirring occasionally.
- When it starts boiling, switch off the flame and wait for 1 minute.
- Add the curds, while stirring gently. Wait for 2 minutes and allow it to curdle.
- Once the milk has curdled, strain using a muslin cloth. Do not throw away the whey.
- Combine the paneer with ½ cup of whey in a mixer and blend till smooth.
- Use as required.
Nutrient values per tbsp
| Energy | 129 cal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 6.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 16 mg |
| Vitamin A | 243.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 5.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 260 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 24.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 138.5 mg |
| Sodium | 35.7 mg |
| Potassium | 90 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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I was craving for cheesecake recipe since a very long time...but due to its calorie content..I was ignoring it like anything...Few days back I came across this recipe...I tried and VOILA!!!....i found out the secret of relishing desserts without gaining weight...