The WW Cherry Cheesecake Jars are yummy and contain 170 kcal per serving. Takes 2 hours and 25 minutes to prepare this dessert. Serve these cheesecake jars at holidays, events, lunches, feasts, celebrations, functions, breakfast, or get-togethers. It contains light digestive biscuits, butter, reduced-fat cream cheese, non-fat Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon juice, cherries, cornstarch, and water. We may pair this dessert with mixed berries, a protein smoothie, lemon bars, kiwi slices, orange segments, mini fruit cups, a cottage cheese bowl, or fruit kebabs. You may keep this WW Cherry Cheesecake Jars in the refrigerator for 4 days.
STATS:
- Total duration: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Chilling Time: 2 hours
- Servings: 6
- Course: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake jar
- Cooking Time: 5 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- 6 small dessert jars
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Small saucepan
- Spoon
- Hand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups
INGREDIENTS:
THE BISCUIT BASE:
- Half cup crushed light digestive biscuits
- 1 tbsp melted light butter
THE CHEESECAKE FILLING:
- 8 ounces softened reduced-fat cream cheese
- One cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- One tsp vanilla extract
THE CHERRY TOPPING:
- One cup chopped cherries
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- One tbsp water
INGREDIENT NOTES:
DIGESTIVE BISCUITS:
- This makes the crunchy base of the jar and gives classic texture to the cheesecake. They give a light sweet & buttery taste to the dessert. You may use reduced-fat graham crackers as per your preference.
BUTTER:
- It binds the biscuit crumbs together so they hold their shape in the jars. You may use light margarine as an alternative.
REDUCED-FAT CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese gives rich filling and creamy texture to the dessert. It blends smoothly with the yogurt to make the light cheesecake filling. You may use reduced-fat vegan cream cheese as a substitute.
PLAIN NON-FAT GREEK YOGURT:
- It makes the filling extra creamy while giving low calories. This yogurt gives a pleasant tangy taste that maintains the richness of the cream cheese. You may use plain skyr as another choice.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- This extract improves the taste of the cheesecake and gives classic homemade flavor. Include vanilla bean paste if you are not using vanilla extract.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs then mix them with melted light butter.
- Include the mixture in the six jars and press the crumbs gently in the bottom of the jar.
- In a large bowl, make the smooth mixture of cream cheese by beating it well.
- Mix lemon juice, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt then beat all the components again.
- Pipe the filling on the biscuit base in the jars.
- Cook cherries, cornstarch, and water in the small saucepan for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and cool the cherry topping, then add it to the cheesecake jars.
- Lastly, cover the jars and chill them for 2 hours, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRUIT:
- Mixed berries
- Fresh strawberries
- Kiwi slices
- Orange segments
- Grapes
BREAKFAST:
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Fresh fruit salad
- Protein smoothie
- Cottage cheese bowl
DESSERT:
- WW Lemon Bars
- Fresh fruit skewers
- Berry yogurt parfaits
- Mini fruit cups
PARTY:
- Mini chocolate-covered strawberries
- Fruit kebabs
- Mini pudding cups
- Fresh berry bowls
DRINKS:
- Black coffee
- Green tea
- Herbal tea
- Sparkling water with lemon
- Iced coffee
TIPS:
- Softened cream cheese gives a smooth filling to the cheesecake jars.
- Chill the jars for 2 hours, then serve for better taste and texture.
- Cool the cherry topping, then add it to the jars.
- Use sweet cherries to get a natural sweet taste in the jars.
- Make the jars 24 hours in advance for a better taste and texture.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the jars in the box for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the jars for 30 days without including cherry topping.
FAQs:
Can I include frozen cherries in this dish?
- Yes, they give better results after cooking.
Does this recipe contain nuts?
- This recipe is perfect to make for people who have a nut allergy, as there are no nuts included in the jars.
Can I include regular yogurt in the dessert?
- Yes, you may add plain low-fat yogurt as per your choice.
Are these cheesecake jars good to prepare early?
- Yes, you may make them 24 hours in advance and refrigerate till need to serve.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 13 grams
Iron: 0.4 mg
Protein: 9 grams
Sodium: 180 mg
Calories: 170 kcal
Vitamin A: 650 IU
Fiber: 1.5 grams
Calcium: 130 mg
Total Carbs: 15 grams
Potassium: 190 milligrams
Weight Watchers Points: 4 Points