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Looking for a simple, delicious and no bake cheesecake recipe that is actually healthy?! Then this Skinny Cheesecake Recipe is for you! Ready in under 10 minutes, you won’t regret adding this to your menu tonight!
Is a healthy cheesecake possible?
You bet it is! It’s all about the simple swaps you make while preparing the cheesecake.
For instance, in this no bake recipe I used light cream cheese and plain 2% fat Greek yogurt (the lower fat, not non-fat, provides the right texture and taste while lowering the total calories and fat when compared to a traditional cheesecake.)
Plus, I’ve used natural sweetness from fruits to help add some sweetness with just a touch of sugar.
You can use a sugar substitute like stevia if you want to lower the calories as well, however read this post before making your sugar swaps!
What you need to make a no bake cheesecake
Start with the basics and time saving hack of pre-made, mini graham cracker crusts.
These come in adorable containers that are perfect for a portion control hack too!
Next, remember the essentials:
- Greek Yogurt
- Light Cream Cheese
- Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Lemon
- Spices (optional)
- Seasonal Fresh Fruits
Now, for a fun twist, you can also change these up seasonally by:
- Pumpkin:
- Add 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix to the cream cheese mixture, top each pie with chopped toasted pecans
- Lemon Blueberry:
- Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture, top each pie with 2 tablespoons wild blueberries
- Peppermint:
- Add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract to the cream cheese mixture, top each pie with 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips
The possibilities with these beauties are endless!
Pro Tips on Making this Recipe
Don’t forget the ingredients at the store!
Seriously, it seems like a no-brainer but because this recipe is literally so easy to make you’ll want to have all the ingredients you need at your fingertips!
Allow the cream cheese to soften on the counter.
This makes it a bit easier to work with the batter!
Add in the seasonal flavors to make this your own!
Mini chocolate chips and a touch of peanut butter are also a big win with this recipe!
Other Recipes You May Enjoy
- Sweet Hummus Dip
- Chocolate Chunk Dip
- Edible Raw Cookie Dough
I’d love to hear what you think about this Skinny Cheesecake! Did you make it!? Comment below and tag me (@shawsimpleswaps) onFacebook,Instagram, orPinterest. I’d love to reshare!
Skinny Cheesecake Recipe
A delicious no bake treat ready in no time flat! Filled with 50% less calories than your traditional cheesecake and so many varieties to choose from!
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Liz Shaw
Ingredients
- 8 ounces light cream cheese
- 16 ounces plain 2% fat Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup sugar*
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 mini graham cracker pie crusts
- 1 cup fresh seasonal berries
Instructions
Set cream cheese on the counter for 5 minutes to soften while gathering other ingredients.
In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer beat cream cheese until smooth, about 1 minute.
Add in yogurt and beat another minute.
Stir in the sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, cinnamon and salt and continue to mix another minute.
Portion mixture evenly into 8 mini graham cracker pie crusts.
Cheesecakes can be served immediately, but for best taste, let refrigerate for 30 minutes prior to eating.
Top with fresh berries and a sprig of rosemary for color.
Notes
*Swap in stevia for a lower calorie alternative.
Nutrition Facts
Skinny Cheesecake Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 )
Calories 210Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 290mg12%
Potassium 184mg5%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 165IU3%
Vitamin C 0.8mg1%
Calcium 112mg11%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Makenna says
LOVED this one! Cant wait to make this again!
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Elizabeth Shaw says
Yes yes I am!
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Ginger Hultin says
These are beautiful! Looks awesome –
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Elizabeth Shaw says
Thanks Ginger!
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Kelli says
Such a sweet story! Best wishes for your grandfather 🙂 this cheesecake also looks wonderfully tasty! Love the seasonal suggestions that you added.
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Elizabeth Shaw says
Thanks Kelli!
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Sarah says
I LOVE a no bake cheesecake. This is the perfect dessert for kids to make. The rosemary is so unexpected, but maybe it should be. It sounds like a perfect combination.
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Elizabeth Shaw says
It’s the perfect splash of color right?!
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Deanna Segrave-Daly says
Awww – love that your Grandpa is tied to this recipe – love how each these are (and the rosemary sprig – love it!)
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Elizabeth Shaw says
Thanks Deanna!
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Meredith says
This looks like a delicious, healthier version of a no bake cheese cake – I will definitely have to try it this weekend for my Labor Day cookout! And I love that you made the recipe for your Grandfather… such a sweet story. What step do you recommend adding the sweetener? Thanks so much!
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Elizabeth Shaw says
Well that’d be helpful huh? Lol- right before the vanilla! Just updated, thanks!
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Meredith says
Great – thanks Liz!
