MINI KEY LIME CHEESECAKES (Weight Watchers-friendly)

Makes 12 mini cheesecakes | ~4–5 points each (depending on your WW plan)

✨ Ingredients:

For the Crust:

  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (6 points)
  • 2 tbsp light butter or reduced-fat margarine, melted (5 points)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (1 point)

For the Filling:

  • 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened (8 points)
  • 3/4 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt (0 points)
  • 1/3 cup light sweetened condensed milk (8 points)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar (1 point)
  • 1 tbsp key lime zest (0 points)
  • 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice (0 points)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (0 points)

For Topping (optional):

  • Fat-free whipped topping (0 points if using 1 tbsp per cheesecake)
  • Additional key lime zest or slices for garnish (0 points)

🥣 Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat to 325°F (160°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Make the Crust:
    • In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted light butter, and brown sugar until combined.
    • Divide evenly among muffin cups (~1 tbsp per cup) and press down firmly.
  3. Make the Filling:
    • In a medium bowl, beat reduced-fat cream cheese until smooth.
    • Add Greek yogurt, light sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, key lime zest, key lime juice, and vanilla extract.
    • Beat until creamy and smooth.
  4. Bake:
    • Spoon filling evenly into prepared crusts.
    • Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until set and slightly jiggly in the center.
    • Let cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
  5. Serve:
    • Top each mini cheesecake with a dollop of fat-free whipped topping and a sprinkle of lime zest or a small key lime wedge.

🧮 WW Points Breakdown (approximate per serving):

IngredientTotal PointsPer Serving
Graham cracker crumbs60.5
Light butter50.5
Brown sugar10
Reduced-fat cream cheese80.5
Light sweetened condensed milk80.5
Granulated sugar10
Non-fat Greek yogurt, zest, lime juice, vanilla00

Estimated per mini cheesecake: ~4–5 points depending on your plan.

✅ Tips:

💡 Use monk fruit or stevia instead of granulated sugar for an even lower point version.
🍈 For extra zing, add an extra squeeze of key lime juice.
🍰 Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.