Low-Fat Cheesecake {only 160 Calories!}
Healthier Creamy Low-Fat Cheesecake made with low-fat Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and vanilla extract at only 160 calories per slice.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
For making crust
- 3/4 cup graham crackers crumbs
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For making cream cheesecake
- 8 oz low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
For topping
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 7-inch springform with butter and cover the base with parchment paper; keep aside.
To make the crust
- In a medium bowl combine the gram cracker crumbs and melted butter; mix it until well combined.
- Transfer the crumbs to the prepared pan, press it evenly into the bottom, and keep it aside.
To make the cheesecake filling
- Place the cream cheese, yogurt, and granulated sugar in a bowl. With the help of a hand mixer or stand mixer beat the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg, salt, and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed until well combined. Don’t overmix. Pour the cheesecake filling on top of the crust.
- Bake the cheesecake for 40 minutes. Once done keep the oven door open for 30 minutes and then transfer the cheesecake to a wire rack.
- Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
To make the topping
- Add the fresh berries on top of the cheesecake.
- Slice the cheesecake to 6- 8 equal slices and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg