WW Cream Cheese Dessert

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The WW Cream Cheese Dessert is a dessert that you do not need to bake; you only need to chill it. You can prepare this dessert in two hours and ten minutes only. All of the ingredients that this dessert uses are Weight Watchers-friendly, which ensures that the calories and WW points do not increase. Besides the usage of lighter ingredients, it still tastes creamy and delicious. You can make this dessert easily, especially on hectic days when you want something sweet to eat without wasting too much time. The WW Cream Cheese Dessert is yummy, and you can make it either for gatherings, a sweet treat, or tea time without having the feeling of consuming something heavy. So, this recipe proves that you do not need to sacrifice the taste and sweetness of a dessert if you are following a Weight Watchers diet.

STATS:

  • Calories: 145 kcal
  • Prep duration: 10 minutes
  • Serving size: 1 square
  • Cook time: 0 minutes
  • Chill time: 2 hours
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 8

EQUIPMENT:

  • Fridge
  • Square dish
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Rubber spatula
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS:

  • 225 g softened cream cheese (reduced-fat)
  • 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup light whipped topping (optional ingredient)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

INGREDIENT NOTES:

REDUCED-FAT CREAM CHEESE:

  • This cream cheese helps in keeping calories low and also provides a creaminess. Silken tofu or fat-free cream cheese are alternative options.

FAT-FREE GREEK YOGURT:

  • Thickness comes with adding this yogurt to the dessert. It also has protein in it. Another option is low-fat yogurt.

HONEY:

  • It naturally includes the sweetness inside this dessert recipe. Other products to use are agave syrup or maple syrup.

LEMON JUICE:

  • Lemon juice brightens the dessert. Lime juice is an alternative option, but you can also skip this ingredient if you desire.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

  • Inside any dessert, vanilla extract is useful in adding a sweet flavor. Coconut extract is also an option to use.

LIGHT WHIPPED TOPPING:

  • It makes the dessert feel fluffy. Coconut whipped cream is an alternative option.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Whisk the reduced-fat cream cheese till you make it is smooth in a bowl.
  2. Then add honey, fat-free Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to that bowl.
  3. Till the mixture is fluffy enough, keep mixing it slowly.
  4. Include the light whipped topping if you desire to make use of it.
  5. Inside the square dish, pour the entire mixture and spread it evenly.
  6. Chill this dessert for about two hours.
  7. After chilling, you can cut it into squares.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Include raspberries or strawberries on top of the cake.
  • Drizzle some amount of sugar-free syrup over the dessert to add more sweet flavor.
  • You can include texture by adding some crushed nuts.

TIPS:

  • Make use of soft cream cheese for smooth mixing.
  • The dessert will only settle properly when you chill it in the fridge.
  • For easy serving, you can prepare the dessert mixture the night before.
  • Before you chill this dessert, make sure to taste it so that you can adjust it accordingly.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Inside a sealed container, store the dessert for four days.

FREEZER:

  • You can freeze this dessert for about two months.

FAQs:

If I do not utilize yogurt for this recipe, will it still be fine?

  • For skipping yogurt, use either blended cottage cheese or a larger amount of whipped topping.

Will kids enjoy this dessert?

  • Absolutely, this is kid-friendly since its flavor is sweet and mild.

Rather than using honey, can I make use of sugar?

  • Usage of sugar is possible, but note that it will increase calories.

Does this dessert recipe require baking?

  • There is no baking process for this recipe.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 145 kcal

Net carbs: 12 grams

Total carbs: 15 grams

Fiber: 3 grams

Protein: 9 grams

Fat: 6 grams

Sodium: 118 milligrams

Calcium: 110 milligrams

Iron: 0.4 milligrams

Potassium: 138 milligrams

Vitamin A: 220 IU

Serving size: 1 square

Serving: 8

Weight Watcher Points: 4-5 points