Here’s a Weight Watchers-friendly version of the No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake, including nutrition information and SmartPoints.
Weight Watchers No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
Ingredients:
Biscuit Base:
- 200g Graham Crackers (reduced-fat or whole grain)
- 100g Light Unsalted Butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 500g Light Cream Cheese (reduced-fat)
- 50g Powdered Erythritol (or another low-calorie sweetener)
- 300ml Light Whipping Cream
- Zest of 2 Lemons
- Juice of 2 Lemons
Decoration:
- 150ml Light Whipping Cream
- 1 tablespoon Powdered Erythritol (or another low-calorie sweetener)
- Lemon Slices (for garnish)
- Lemon Zest (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Line a 20cm (8-inch) springform tin with parchment paper.
- Biscuit Base:
- Crush the Graham crackers into fine crumbs.
- Mix the melted butter with the cracker crumbs until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the base of the prepared tin.
- Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set.
- Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the light cream cheese with the powdered erythritol until smooth.
- Add the lemon zest and juice, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the light whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the chilled biscuit base, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, to set.
- Decoration:
- Whip the additional light whipping cream with powdered erythritol until soft peaks form.
- Pipe the whipped cream on top of the cheesecake in your desired pattern.
- Garnish with lemon slices and zest.
- Serving:
- Carefully remove the cheesecake from the tin and transfer it to a serving plate.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy this light and zesty dessert!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving, makes 8 servings):
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 180mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 13g
- Net Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 4g
Weight Watchers SmartPoints:
- Blue Plan: 7 SmartPoints per serving
- Green Plan: 8 SmartPoints per serving
- Purple Plan: 7 SmartPoints per serving
Tips:
- Graham Crackers: Opt for a reduced-fat or whole grain variety to keep the SmartPoints lower.
- Light Cream Cheese: Use light cream cheese to reduce the fat content while maintaining the creamy texture.
- Sweeteners: Use a low-calorie sweetener like erythritol to keep the sugar content low without sacrificing sweetness.
- Chilling Time: Make sure to chill the cheesecake long enough to allow it to set properly for the best texture.
Enjoy this Weight Watchers-friendly No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake as a delicious and satisfying low Smart Points dessert! 🍋🍰