Regular Cheesecake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1 block (8 oz) fat-free cream cheese
- 2 whole eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons monkfruit sweetener (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the fat-free Greek yogurt, fat-free cream cheese, whole eggs, egg yolks, monkfruit sweetener, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Once the mixture is smooth, add the sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix and mix until fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before slicing.
Weight Watchers Points Breakdown:
- Fat-free Greek yogurt: 0 points
- Fat-free cream cheese: 0 points
- Whole eggs: 0 points
- Egg yolks: 1 point each (3 points total)
- Monkfruit sweetener: 0 points
- Vanilla extract: 0 points
- Sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix: 0 points
Total points for the whole pie: 4 points
Each serving (1/8 pie): 0.5 points
Enjoy your guilt-free cheesecake!
Here’s a more detailed explanation of the recipe and its Weight Watchers points breakdown:
- Ingredients: The recipe calls for fat-free Greek yogurt, fat-free cream cheese, whole eggs, egg yolks, monkfruit sweetener, vanilla extract, and sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix. These ingredients are chosen for their low-calorie and low-fat properties, making them suitable for a Weight Watchers-friendly dessert.
- Preparation: To prepare the cheesecake filling, you’ll beat together the fat-free Greek yogurt and cream cheese until smooth. Then, you’ll add the whole eggs, egg yolks, monkfruit sweetener, and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until well combined. Finally, you’ll incorporate the sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix, which adds flavor and helps thicken the filling.
- Baking: Once the filling is prepared, you’ll pour it into a greased 9-inch pie dish and bake it in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 45 minutes. During baking, the edges of the cheesecake will set while the center remains slightly jiggly, indicating that it’s done.
- Cooling: After baking, allow the cheesecake to cool completely before slicing. This step is crucial for the texture to set properly and for easier slicing.
- Weight Watchers Points Breakdown: The Weight Watchers points are calculated based on the nutritional content of the ingredients used in the recipe. Since the recipe primarily consists of low-fat and low-calorie ingredients such as fat-free yogurt and cream cheese, eggs, and sugar-free pudding mix, the total points for the entire pie are relatively low, totaling 4 points. When divided into 8 servings (1/8 of the pie), each serving is only 0.5 points.
This detailed breakdown should provide a clearer understanding of the recipe and its suitability for those following the Weight Watchers program. Enjoy your delicious, low-point cheesecake!