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| My no-bake Oregon & Washington Blueberries Cheesecake inspired by certified dietician Georgen Thye's recipe |
"Kiss you each morning, with strawberry skies, 'Cause I get so lost in, Your blueberry eyes.." While listening to this MAX featuring SUGA of BTS Blueberry Eyes song, I am kind of craving for blueberry now.. Let's Grab A Boost of Blue! Since it is now at the peak of perfection season for blueberry, we could always count on Oregon and Washington which are the two top blueberry producing states in the U.S. Owing to ideal growing conditions, these two states offer the best quality fruits that garnered much popularity the world over.
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Blueberries are naturally sweet, tart and nutritious, making them a beloved superfood. This cute little wonders have huge benefits and are known to be a heart-healthy superfood that is so easy to include in your daily life. The highly versatile blueberries can be enjoyed as it is, a snack, or incorporated into various recipes. They are widely used in salads, baked items, desserts, smoothies, making them a convenient fruit to visually enhance and energise any meal.
This is why I love blueberries, it is so versatile to be my everyday-diet superfood, and also research findings indicate blueberries contain antioxidants and other nutrients that aid our bodies to stay healthy and may help to prevent age-related diseases.
Oregon & Washington Blueberries Layered Cheesecake
by Dietitian Georgen Thye ้ไปฒๆฐ
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| Oregon & Washington Blueberries Layered Cheesecake by Georgen Thye |
Serves 8
Ingredients:
Crumb Base
๐ฟ 100g Oatmeal Crackers
๐ฟ 60g Melted Butter
Cheesecake Filling
๐ฟ 250g Cream Cheese
๐ฟ 150g Plain Yoghurt
๐ฟ 150g Oregon & Washington Blueberries
๐ฟ 1 piece Lemon
๐ฟ 13g Gelatin Powder
๐ฟ 40g Brown Sugar
Top Jelly Layer
๐ฟ 200ml Water
๐ฟ ½ tsp Gelatin Powder
๐ฟ ½ tsp Agar Powder
๐ฟ 100g Oregon & Washington Blueberries
๐ฟ 40g White Sugar
Methods:
Make Crumb Base
1. Place oatmeal crackers in a food processor and blend until they become coarse sand texture.
2. Pour in the melted butter and continue to blend until fine crumbs.
3. Transfer the crumbs to the prepared pan and press with a spoon to form an even layer of crumbs.
4. Place the pan into a fridge and let it refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Make Cream Cheese Filling
5. Pour 80ml of water to the gelatin powder in a bowl and let soak for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, juice the lemon.
6. Place the Oregon-Washington blueberries, lemon juice and sugar in a pot. Cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes, stir frequently and let cool to room temperature after that.
7. Meanwhile, whisk together cream cheese and plain yoghurt until smooth and fluffy.
8. Pour the blueberries compote into a food processor and blend until it turns into a smooth puree.
9. Fold the blueberries puree into the cream cheese mixture.
10. Microwave the soaked gelatin for 30 seconds until melted.
11. Stir the melted gelatin into the blueberries cream cheese mixture.
12. Take the pan out from the refrigerator and pour mixture over crumbs until the pan is ¾ filled.
13. Return the pan to the refrigerator for another 1 hour until the cream cheese filling is set.
Make Top Jelly Layer
14. Pour 200ml water into a pan, followed by ½ tsp gelatin powder, ½ tsp agar powder and 40g of sugar.
15. Cook over medium fire, stir frequently until all sugar is dissolved and no lumps of gelatin remain. After that let cool to room temperature.
16. Take the pan out from the refrigerator, place fresh blueberries on the set cream cheese fillings in a single layer.
17. Pour the clear agar solution and top up the remaining ¼ of the pan.
18. Return to the refrigerator for another 1 hour until the top agar layer is set.
19. It's ready to serve!
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| Oregon & Washington Blueberries Cheesecake by Georgen Thye |
Nutrition Information (1 Serving):
Energy: 281 Kcal
Carbohydrate: 22.1g
Protein: 4.8g
Fat: 19.7g
Fibre: 1.2g
Feel free to check my video on how easy to make this no-bake blueberry cheesecake inspired by Georgen's delicious recipe ๐ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oMVKVNVvp4
You can also check out Georgen Thye's other recipes using the healthy delicious Oregon & Washington Blueberries here:-
1. Oregon Washington Blueberries Oatmeal Muffin | Georgen Cooking
2. Oregon Washington Blueberries Layered Cheesecake | Georgen Cooking
3. Summer Oregon Washington Blueberries Popsicles | Georgen Cooking
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| Oregon Washington Blueberries Oatmeal Muffin by Georgen Cooking |
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| Oregon Washington Blueberries Layered Cheesecake by Georgen Cooking |
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| Summer Oregon Washington Blueberries Popsicles by Georgen Cooking |
Certified dietitian Georgen Thye also shared various blueberries nutrition facts and health benefits:-
1. One cup (148g) of blueberries contributes 25% of your daily value of vitamin C, 14.4 milligrams of vitamin C.
๐ Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant stabilizing free radicals, thus helping to prevent cellular damage.
๐ Vitamin C aids in collagen production, assists with iron absorption, helps to heal wounds and to keep your gums healthy.
๐ Vitamin C may help to support the body's immune system.
2. One cup (148g) of blueberries contains 3.6g fibre, equivalent to 14% of your daily fibre requirement.
๐ Dietary fibre has been shown to provide numerous health benefits, including improving blood lipid levels, regulating blood glucose, and increasing satiety (makes you feel full longer), which may help with weight loss.
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3. Blueberries are rich in antioxidants
๐ Blueberries are believed to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common fruits and vegetables.
๐ Antioxidants protect your body from free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage your cells and contribute to aging and diseases.
4. One cup (148g) of blueberries contributes 36% of your daily value of vitamin K, 28 micromilligrams of vitamin K.
๐ Low intakes of vitamin K have been linked to a higher risk of bone fracture. However, adequate vitamin K intake improves calcium absorption and may reduce calcium loss.
Blueberries are certified as a heart-healthy food by the American Heart Association and contain natural compounds that help the brain stay strong.
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#blueberrygoodness #healthyblueberries
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