Especially during the summertime, I enjoy serving individual desserts after dinner for a perfectly sized bite of sweetness. These no-bake cheesecakes are set in store-bought individual graham cracker shells that I toasted in the oven, and are filled with a creamy combination of vanilla-scented Greek yogurt, low-fat cream cheese, a touch of cinnamon and a bit of cane sugar. The topping is a warmed mixture of sliced rhubarb flavored with a touch of vanilla extract and a drizzle of fragrant orange blossom water. For a garnish, a sprig of fresh mint or even basil from the garden is a perfect color accompaniment.
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Creamy (No-Bake) Cheesecakes with Rhubarb Compote
Ingredients:
- (6) individual graham cracker crusts, store-bought (I like the Keebler brand*)
- For the filling:
- (1) 8 oz. bar low-fat cream cheese (organic if possible)
- (1) 5.3 oz. container of whole milk vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup organic cane sugar
- 1 1/2 cups sliced, frozen rhubarb (defrosted)
- 1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
- Fresh basil or mint sprigs for serving
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the individual crusts on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl place the yogurt, cream cheese, cinnamon and cane sugar. Beat with a hand mixer for 3-4 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Divide the mixture among the cooled (room temp) graham cracker shells. Place in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
- To prepare the compote, place the sliced rhubarb, orange blossom water, vanilla and agave nectar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Divide the compote amongst the chilled cheesecakes. Top with the fresh herbs and serve.
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