I am glad that there is a way to make a Delicious Low Fat Cheesecake .
Especially one that is friendly to the Mediterranean diet.
Delicious Low Fat Cheesecake
This is a cheesecake that is also friendly to the Mediterranean diet.
All because this cheesecake has less added fat than the normal cheesecake.
A while back I shared a similar low fat cheesecake recipe.
That recipe was for a no bake cheesecake that is friendly to the Mediterranean diet.
This recipe however is for a baked cheesecake that is friendly to the diet.
Do you want to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet?
Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.
This recipe is especially for anyone asking if you can use Greek yogurt or low fat cream cheese to replace cream cheese.
The quick answer to this question(s) is yes but, with a couple of disclaimers here.
First off, you should know that there is a purpose for using a full fat dairy product and that purpose is to give the cheesecake that full fat structure.
Using alternatives for a full fat cream cheese means that your cheesecake will have less of that rich structure than a normal cheesecake.
The good news about using lower fat cheese is that it is more likely to be the healthier choice.
The other disclaimer is that we cannot use Greek yogurt to replace all of the cream cheese because it would leave our cheesecake with little if any structure. Think of this recipe as a healthier compromise to that full fat cheesecake.
You may be wondering what a good alternative or substitute is for cream cheese.
Like most no bake cheesecake recipes, this one is based upon cream cheese as the main ‘cheese’ ingredient.
There are some alternatives to cream cheese that you may want to use instead.
Cream cheese substitutes that are good alternatives.
- Low fat cream cheese rather than the regular full fat cream cheese.
- Neufchatel cheese, which is often substituted for cream cheese.
- Greek yogurt. my personal choice in this recipe. However, as mentioned, it should not be used to replace the entire quantity of cream cheese as the cheesecake will come out too thin.
- Ricotta Cheese, although I have not tried this. Please test the consistency first as you may need to combine it with a bit of cream cheese.
- Other possible alternatives include Quark or a vegan cream cheese.
Tips for making a low fat cheesecake.
I just mentioned that this recipe substitutes regular full fat cream cheese with a lower fat version and Greek yogurt. Also, I mentioned a few other alternatives that you could try however, I have not tried these and do not know how they would fair in a baked cheesecake.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- This recipe calls for ⅓ cup of honey. Alternatives to this include ½ cup of sugar or sugar alternative that is equivalent to ½ cup of sugar and that can also be baked with.
- To make a quick crust simply crush 8-9 graham crackers and blend it with two tablespoons of melted butter. Then press this into your pan and bake until browned (350 8-10 minutes). Allow this to cool before adding the remaining ingredients.
- Serve this cheesecake with a fresh fruit on top. Simply add the fruit after the cheesecake has cooled.
Here is the best way to bake cheesecake.
While everyone has their recipe for success when it comes to baking a cheesecake, here are some suggestions that I will share with you.
What you should know that cheesecake is best baked at a low temperature for a longer time.
Just as important is that your cheesecake is allowed to fully cool before removing it from the pan.
I should also mention that some folks find better success by baking their cheesecake in a ‘water bath’.
A water bath is simply a larger pan such as a roasting pan that contains about and inch and a half to two inches of water in it.
The cheesecake pan is then placed inside of the water bath to bake in the oven.
To make this recipe you will need a springform pan.
A springform pan will make it easier for you to remove the cake once it has cooled.
You can also find round parchment paper to use in your pan as well.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake.
- How to Make Avocado Ice Cream.
- Easy Italian Baked Chicken.
- Asian Coleslaw with Peanut Butter Dressing,
- How to Make Homemade Wine Gummies.
- Chocolate Chip Cookies made with Olive Oil.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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Delicious Low Fat Cheesecake
Delicious Low Fat Cheesecake
I mentioned earlier that this recipe substitutes regular full fat cream cheese with a lower fat version and Greek yogurt. Also, I mentioned a few other alternatives that you could try however, I have not tried these and do not know how they would fair in a baked cheesecake.
Also mentioned is that you can make an easy and simple crust for this cheesecake,.
To make a quick crust simply crush 8-9 graham crackers and blend it with two tablespoons of melted butter (add a bit of water as needed if dry). Then press this into your pan and bake until browned (350 8-10 minutes). Allow this to cool before adding the remaining ingredients.
The ingredients needed for this Delicious Low Fat Cheesecake.
- Low Fat Cream Cheese- 16 ounces (that is two 8 ounce packages). This should be softened at room temperature.
- Greek Yogurt- 2 cups. Plain 2% works well. Feel free to sub in sour cream for part or all of the yogurt.
- Honey- ⅓ cup. Alternatives to this include ½ cup of sugar or sugar alternative that is equivalent to ½ cup of sugar and that can also be baked with.
- Eggs- 2.
- Flour- 2 tablespoons.
- Vanilla Extract- 2 teaspoons.
- Optional- crust. As mentioned above, to make a quick crust simply crush 8-9 graham crackers and blend it with two tablespoons of melted butter (add a bit of water as needed if dry). Then press this into your pan and bake until browned (350 8-10 minutes). Allow this to cool before adding the remaining ingredients.
- Optional- fruit or shaved chocolate for topping.
How to Make this Delicious Cheesecake.
- Optional- to make a quick crust simply crush 8-9 graham crackers and blend it with two tablespoons of melted butter (add a bit of water as needed if dry). Then press this into your pan and bake until browned (350 8-10 minutes). Allow this to cool before adding the remaining ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth. Then add the eggs, one at a time, stirring between the addition.
- Mix in the remaining ingredients until the ingredients are blended.
- Bake this cheesecake in a prepped springform pan (with or without the crust as desired) and bake for 50-55 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. The center will not be fully set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool on a rack and then transfer it to a refrigerator to cool overnight (it will allow the cheesecake to become firm).
- Remove the ring from the pan just before serving the cake.
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This Delicious Low Fat Cheesecake recipe is friendly to the Mediterranean diet and makes for a great tasting dessert as well.
Delicious Low Fat Cheesecake
Ingredients
- Low Fat Cream Cheese- 16 ounces that is two 8 ounce packages. This should be softened at room temperature.
- Greek Yogurt- 2 cups. Plain 2% works well. Feel free to sub in sour cream for part or all of the yogurt.
- Honey- ⅓ cup. Alternatives to this include ½ cup of sugar or sugar alternative that is equivalent to ½ cup of sugar and that can also be baked with.
- Eggs- 2.
- Flour- 2 tablespoons.
- Vanilla Extract- 2 teaspoons.
- Optional- crust. As mentioned above to make a quick crust simply crush 8-9 graham crackers and blend it with two tablespoons of melted butter (add a bit of water as needed if dry). Then press this into your pan and bake until browned (350 8-10 minutes). Allow this to cool before adding the remaining ingredients.
Instructions
- Optional- to make a quick crust simply crush 8-9 graham crackers and blend it with two tablespoons of melted butter (add a bit of water as needed if dry). Then press this into your pan and bake until browned (350 8-10 minutes). Allow this to cool before adding the remaining ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth. Then add the eggs, one at a time, stirring between the addition.
- Mix in the remaining ingredients until the ingredients are blended.
- Bake this cheesecake in a prepped springform pan (with or without the crust as desired) and bake for 50-55 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. The center will not be fully set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool on a rack and then transfer it to a refrigerator to cool overnight (it will allow the cheesecake to become firm).
- Remove the ring from the pan just before serving the cake.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition
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