Pastel de galletas "Tinginys" (receta lituana)/Cookie Cake "Tinginys" (Lithuanian Recipe) :)

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar

Dark chocolate offers health benefits while being a cost-effective option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative with a unique flavor.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia offers a low-calorie sweetening option.

Crush cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat until fully liquefied.

Mix crushed cookies with melted butter until well combined.

Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a cake pan to form the crust.

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.

Fold in chocolate chips and nuts into the cream cheese mixture.

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookie crust in the pan.

Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until set.

Once set, spread fruit preserves over the top if desired.

Slice into squares or wedges for serving.

Garnish with additional chocolate chips or nuts if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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