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:

  1. Preparation:
  • Line a 20cm (8-inch) springform tin with parchment paper.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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! 🍋🍰