Guilt-Free Crustless or Low-Calorie Light Vanilla Cheesecake
This creamy, high-protein light vanilla cheesecake is the ultimate guilt-free dessert. Perfect for anyone following a structured weight-loss plan or looking for a low-calorie, macro-friendly sweet treat, it delivers all the rich texture of traditional cheesecake with only a fraction of the fat and sugar.
By utilizing naturally fat-free soft cheese, this recipe keeps your daily plan completely on track while satisfying your dessert cravings!
Recipe Highlights
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High Protein: Packed with 15g of protein per slice to keep you full.
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Low Calorie: Just 168 calories per serving.
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Weight-Loss Friendly: Easily adaptable to be completely crustless for an even lower value count.
Kitchen Equipment Needed
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9-inch springform or loose-bottom cake tin
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Baking parchment paper
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2 mixing bowls
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Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
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Food processor or rolling pin (for crushing biscuits)
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Servings: 8 people | Course: Dessert
Ingredients
For the Low-Fat Base:
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75g reduced-fat digestive biscuits (approx. 5 biscuits)
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40g light, low-fat spread (suitable for baking)
For the Creamy Filling:
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750g fat-free quark (or fat-free skimmed milk soft cheese)
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3 large eggs
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2.5 tbsp granulated sweetener (ensure it is a heat-stable variety)
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Top Tip for Weight Loss Plans: To make this recipe even lower in values or calories, you can skip the biscuit base entirely! Simply pour the filling directly into a lined tin for a delicious crustless baked cheesecake.