Ep 21. Cheese Cake

Recipe Rehab is a cooking show that focuses on creating healthier versions of classic recipes without sacrificing taste. Season 1 episode 21 is titled "Cheese Cake."

The episode starts with chef Richard Rosendale and nutritionist Vikki Peterson meeting the DiSanto family. The family is looking to make their family's favorite dessert, cheesecake, healthier. The DiSantos love sweets, but they are also concerned about their health. They want to find a way to enjoy their dessert without the added calories and sugar.

The challenge for the chefs is to create a healthier version of cheesecake that the DiSanto family will love. The original recipe for the DiSanto family's cheesecake is loaded with cream cheese, sugar, and heavy cream. The chefs need to find ways to cut back on these heavy ingredients without sacrificing the flavor and texture of the cheesecake.

Chef Richard decides to use ricotta cheese instead of cream cheese. Ricotta cheese has less fat and more protein than cream cheese, making it a healthier choice for the base of the cheesecake. He also decides to use almond flour instead of regular flour to make the crust. Almond flour has fewer carbs and more healthy fats than regular flour.

Nutritionist Vikki suggests using stevia instead of sugar to sweeten the cheesecake. Stevia is a natural sweetener that doesn't affect blood sugar levels, making it a great option for those with diabetes or watching their sugar intake. She also suggests adding blueberries to the cheesecake for added sweetness and antioxidants.

The chefs start preparing the cheesecake, mixing the ricotta cheese, stevia, and blueberries together in a bowl. They pour the mixture into the almond flour crust and bake it in the oven. While it's baking, they make a topping of Greek yogurt, more blueberries, and a little bit of honey.

When the cheesecake is done baking, the chefs let it cool and then add the topping. They sprinkle a little bit of grated lemon zest on top for flavor. The cheesecake looks and smells delicious.

The DiSanto family comes in to try the new cheesecake. They are hesitant, but excited to try the healthier version of their favorite dessert. They take a bite and are pleasantly surprised. The cheesecake is creamy, flavorful, and sweet. They can't believe it's a healthier version of their dessert.

The chefs and nutritionist explain the changes they made to the recipe to make it healthier. The DiSanto family is grateful for the new recipe and excited to make it for their family and friends.

In the end, Recipe Rehab has successfully created a healthier version of a classic dessert. The DiSanto family can now enjoy their cheesecake without feeling guilty about the added calories and sugar. Recipe Rehab proves that it's possible to make healthier versions of our favorite recipes without sacrificing taste.