Description
Skinny cheesecake with strawberries brings guilt-free indulgence to dessert lovers seeking a lighter twist on classic comfort. Creamy, tangy, and perfectly balanced, this recipe offers a delightful treat you can savor without compromise.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 16 oz cream cheese, low-fat
- 3/4 cup greek yogurt, non-fat
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar, granulated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp butter, unsalted
- 2 tbsp sugar, granulated
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup strawberries, fresh
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter and sugar until thoroughly combined.
- Press the cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even base layer.
- Using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually incorporate sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the cheese mixture, mixing until completely integrated.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is almost set but slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 3 hours or overnight to set completely.
- Slice fresh strawberries and toss with honey and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
- Before serving, top the chilled cheesecake with marinated strawberries.
- Slice and serve cold, enjoying the light, creamy texture and fresh fruity garnish.
Notes
- Create a smooth crust by pressing graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly, preventing crumbly edges.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by avoiding overmixing and gently incorporating eggs at room temperature.
- Use low-fat Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative to reduce overall calorie content without sacrificing creamy texture.
- Customize the dessert by substituting strawberries with seasonal berries like raspberries or blueberries for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg