Lemon Cheesecake Yogurt Cups

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Weight Watchers Lemon Cheesecake Yogurt Cups are a tempting and hearty dessert option that is also diet-friendly. This recipe blends the tanginess of lemon with the creaminess of cheesecake. These cups are a delightful and refreshing treat. We can make these cups with cream cheese, nonfat plain Greek yogurt, and a little lemon zest. These cups are a great choice for individuals on the Weight Watchers program because each serving has a point value of five. It is the simplest and most versatile Weight Watchers recipe. You can include fruits or nuts in the cups for a unique flavor. Weight Watchers Lemon Cheesecake Yogurt Cups are a fantastic alternative for those seeking a nutritious dessert or simply want to satisfy their sweet tooth.

Let’s prepare these yummy cups with the cooking headings (mentioned below).

STATS

  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Seventy minutes
  • Preparation Time: Fifteen minutes
  • Baking (or cook) Time: Twenty-five minutes
  • Cooling Time: Half an hour
  • Method: Baking

EQUIPMENT

  • Oven
  • Cupcake tin
  • Baking paper
  • One mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • One spoon
  • Serving tray

INGREDIENTS

  • Reduced-fat vanilla wafers 12
  • One-third cup of less-fat and softened cream cheese, approx.8 oz.
  • 1/4 cup of sugar
  • Fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt 6 oz.
  • Large egg whites 2
  • One tablespoon of lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Lemon juice 3 tbsp
  • All-purpose flour 1 tbsp
  • Fresh blackberries 24

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Maintain the shallow oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  2. Next, take a cupcake tin and put a small baking paper line into each cup.
  3. After that, shift a vanilla wafer cookie at the base of each baking paper.
  4. Next, add vanilla extract, cream cheese, and sugar to a bowl.
  5. Lightly mix all items with the help of an electric mixer until a creamy texture forms.
  6. Next, add all-purpose flour, lemon zest, egg whites, lemon juice, and fat-free yogurt to the cream cheese bowl.
  7. Again, blend all items at a slow speed by using an electric mixer.
  8. The cheesecake yogurt batter is ready.
  9. By using a spoon, fill the cupcake tins with this batter.
  10. Simmer them in the oven for 25 mins or until the corners of the muffins are done.
  11. After baking, set aside the baked muffins at normal temperature.
  12. We can also shift the muffins for 30 mins in the refrigerator to chill.
  13. The refreshing and zesty Weight Watchers Lemon Cheesecake Yogurt Cups are ready.
  14. Transfer the cups to a serving tray.
  15. Decorate each cheesecake cup with fresh blueberries and serve.

TOPPING IDEAS

  • We can top these cups with many items such as mint leaf, powdered sugar, Greek yogurt, or lemon zest.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve the yogurt cup with a refreshing citrus sunrise salad.
  • Grilled herb chicken with zucchini ribbons and garlic noodles goes well with this dessert.
  • Enjoy this yummy dessert with a lemon crumble and avocado sandwich.
  • Pair the cheesecake with lean beef stir fry and Mediterranean lemon feast.

TIPS

  • Utilize a high-quality and nonfat Greek yogurt for a creamy base.
  • Incorporate zero-calorie sweeteners into the cheesecake such as monk fruit or erythritol.
  • Choose low-point ingredients such as reduced-fat cheese to maintain the points.
  • Utilize freshly extracted lemon juice. Bottled lemon juice is not advisable.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Preserve the remaining cheesecake in a caped tray and refrigerate it for four to five days.

Freezer:

  • We will freeze these cups for seventy to eight days. However, freezing these yogurt-based desserts is usually not recommended.

FAQs

What can I utilize for the crust?

  • You can utilize crust such as graham crackers, crushed low-fat vanilla wafers, or even a dash of almonds or oats

Can I include other items in the cheesecake?

  • You can add items such as nuts or fruits to the cheesecake.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Size 1 cheesecake yogurt cup
Total servings 12 cheesecakes
Total Calories 108 kcal
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 3.5 g
Total Fat 4.5 g
Sugar 9 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Sodium 108 mg
Each serving of the cheesecake yogurt cup has five (5) Weight Watchers points.