Weight Watchers No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
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! 🍋🍰