Low Fat Cheesecake

Tamiash
Tamiash Posts: 106 Member
edited September 24 in Recipes
From Ginas Skinny Recipes.....Her words and all.
I'm not smart enough to get the picture to attach :)



Low fat cheesecake swirled with strawberry jam on graham cracker crust.

I was experimenting with cheesecake and fat-free Greek yogurt this week with fabulous results. I personally thought it could have used a touch more sugar, but my husband disagreed so I'll leave it up to you to decide if you want to add another tablespoon of sugar to your batter.

This can be made with your favorite flavored jam, I used sugar free Strawberry but the possibilities are endless. I have a jar of mixed berry jam I can't wait to use to make another batch.

Low Fat Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 9  Size: 1 slice  Old Points: 3 pts  Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 132.9 • Fat: 5.6 g • Carb: 15.1 g • Fiber: 0.1 g • Protein: 5.8 g
• non stick cooking spray
• 1/2 cup crushed cracker crumbs
• 1 tbsp light butter, softened
• 8 oz package reduced fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 6 oz fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt (I used Chobani)
• 2 large egg whites
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup strawberry jam (I used sugar free)

Heat oven to 350°. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick spray.

Mix together graham cracker crumbs and butter with a fork until evenly moistened. Press evenly into bottom of prepared pan.

Gently beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth using an electric mixer. Gradually beat in fat free yogurt, egg whites, lemon juice, and flour. Do not over beat. Pour over graham cracker crust.

Stir jam until smooth. Drop by small spoonfuls over surface of filling. Using a knife, swirl jam gently through filling to create marble effect.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool to room temperature. Chill.
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  • shelli1982
    shelli1982 Posts: 133
    yum! i want to try this! thanks :)
  • Ral263
    Ral263 Posts: 318 Member
    I've made something similar to this before too, only instead of the cracker crumbs, make it even healthier with crushed Fiber One cereal (Original Variety). Also, just because I love fresh fruit, I would swap thawed frozen raspberries or strawberries instead of the fruit spread.
  • a_rodgers
    a_rodgers Posts: 30
    bump
  • mom2mykiddos
    mom2mykiddos Posts: 50 Member
    Thanks!:flowerforyou:
  • Tamiash
    Tamiash Posts: 106 Member
    I finally learned how to post the picture! So this is what it looks like :smile:


    cheesecake-strawberry-swirl.jpg
  • stargzrlily
    stargzrlily Posts: 83 Member
    I'm so making that! It's so pretty.I never thought to add Greek Yogurt to cheesecake but it make sense. I think I'll make mine raspberry though!
    Thanks for the recipe!
  • hoop77
    hoop77 Posts: 58 Member
    this looks so yummy, might have to make it for my upcoming birthday!
  • Tamiash
    Tamiash Posts: 106 Member
    I'm so making that! It's so pretty.I never thought to add Greek Yogurt to cheesecake but it make sense. I think I'll make mine raspberry though!
    Thanks for the recipe!


    I'm with you on that....raspberry sounds really YUMMY! I've yet to make it but going to when we back from vacation...that is if I don't lose it on our curise...going with the attitude I WON't GO CRAZY!!!!! I've come to far to gain it back!
  • thebigwindmill
    thebigwindmill Posts: 98 Member
    Bump
  • lyisrael
    lyisrael Posts: 16 Member
    My sister baked this cheesecake and it is absolutely delish !!! Really good for 136 calories.
  • Dragonfly11
    Dragonfly11 Posts: 672 Member
    Sounds totally awesome bump!!!
  • Roukie
    Roukie Posts: 41 Member
    looks amazing!
  • bumping :) cheese cake addict here
  • istutzman
    istutzman Posts: 64
    Definately will be trying this recipe. Thanks
  • sdgirl22
    sdgirl22 Posts: 225 Member
    If i'm not a cheesecake fan, but i'm making one for my hubby, is it wrong to make it a healthy, low calorie version? I wonder if he'll notice.... thanks for posting this recipe!!
  • rmarin18
    rmarin18 Posts: 16
    This looks AMAZING! I jotted it down & will try after Lent. (Eek, I gave up junk food for Lent...I'm crazy!)
  • Iris0022
    Iris0022 Posts: 54
    bump
  • lyisrael
    lyisrael Posts: 16 Member
    I want some more of this Cheesecake !!! Any other dessert recipes.
  • tyhansen
    tyhansen Posts: 11
    Thanks for posting! I love cheescake
  • Bump! Sounds great!
  • Derameth
    Derameth Posts: 58 Member
    bumping because I tried it today and am anxious to see how it tastes......maybe will play with different jellies/jams to get different flavs.... also instead of sugar used artificial.
  • AmyfromBama
    AmyfromBama Posts: 125 Member
    Omg That looks sooooo yummy!!!! I'll have to try and make that real soon!!! :-) Thanx for sharing your recipe!!!!
  • lukimakamai
    lukimakamai Posts: 498 Member
    OH sounds so good! I've been craving cheese cake but scared of the high calories :o) THANKS!
  • balowry1
    balowry1 Posts: 85
    This sounds yummy! I love cheesecake. Thanks for sharing.
  • ch178
    ch178 Posts: 364 Member
    bump
  • muitobem
    muitobem Posts: 436 Member
    Bump!!
  • abby459
    abby459 Posts: 694 Member
    bump----gonna try this soon
  • Derameth
    Derameth Posts: 58 Member
    I made this today and it was spectacular! Had friends over and they LOVED the cheesecake. It is such a simple, yet tasty recipe, that you can tweak it any way you want! I did make two batches of the crumbs to easily cover the bottom of the baking dish, otherwise kept the recipe the same.

    I am anxious to try fresh fruit, or mix in frozen fruit to the batter...just a very nice basic recipe you can add to. Thanks for sharing it.
  • jmjones66
    jmjones66 Posts: 145 Member
    Sounds Great! Bump
  • pitbullmama
    pitbullmama Posts: 454 Member
    yummy bump
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