A low point Coconut Lime Cheesecake made with Greek yogurt makes for guilt-free sweet dessert

Be sure to check out these other flavors of Greek yogurt cheesecake:

White Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake

Lemon Cheesecake

Mocha Chocolate Cheesecake

Mint Oreo Chocolate Cheesecake

Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake

What Ingredients do I use to make this Cheesecake?

• Non Fat Greek Yogurt: The non fat Greek yogurt is the main ingredient for this cheesecake. It is used as a cream cheese substitute that is usually found in a classic cheesecake recipe. I recommend using a thick non fat Greek yogurt-Fage or Chobani are both great brands. They are super thick-which is exactly what you want. The thicker the yogurt, the better the texture will be for this cheesecakes. The one thing to keep in mind is that all yogurt contains whey. Have you have ever opened a container of yogurt and have notice a thin layer of clear liquid is sitting on top?  That liquid is known as whey. Whey is rich in milk-protein and can also contain some of the milk’s nutrients, including calcium and vitamin D. Since yogurt tends to carry a lot of whey, you may notice the whey sitting on top of the cheesecake after it has chilled in the fridge for 12 hours. Let me reassure you..this is normal..and that “whey” or liquid will eventually evaporate after a few days. You can place a sheet of parchment paper over the top of the cheesecake which will help absorb some of the whey. 
• Eggs:These low point cheesecakes rely on eggs for their thickening power. Thickening will occur when raw egg proteins unwind and link together, which is what happens when eggs cook. If you are watching your cholesterol; you may substitute the whole eggs for egg whites, but you’ll need 6 egg whites instead of 3 whole eggs. If you do NOT ave eggs as a zero point food item, then you may substitute the 3 eggs for 3/4 cup liquid egg substitute which lowers the point value per serving. 
• Sweetener: For this cheesecake I use Lakanto Monkfuit Sweetener to sweeten the cheesecake. This is my recommended sugar substitute. Lakanto MonkFruit Sweetener is a zero glycemic, zero calorie and all natural sugar substitute. It is by far the best tasting sugar alternative and has zero aftertaste or gritty texture like some of the sugar alternatives have.
• Coconut extract– or you can use 1 Tbsp Trader Joe’s organic coconut creamer or any sugar free coconut coffee creamer
• Instant sugar free/fat free cheesecake flavor pudding mix
• Fresh lime juice

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 3 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt or plain nonfat yogurt 
• 1 (1 oz.) small box instant sugar free/fat free cheesecake flavor pudding mix
• 1 Tbsp of fresh lime juice
• 1/2 tsp coconut extract
• 1 Tbsp Trader Joe’s organic coconut creamer or any sugar free coconut coffee creamer
• 3 Tbsp zero point white granulated sugar substitute ( I recommend Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In mixing bowl add eggs, lime juice, coconut extract, coconut creamer, sugar substitute and mix well using a wire whisk.
3. Add yogurt and dry pudding, mix well. Pour into a lightly greased with non stick cooking spray pie dish or springform pan. I use a 9 inch springform pan.
4. Bake for 30 minutes. It may look jiggly but once it’s chilled, it will set.
5. Let it cool for about 15-20 minutes before covering it with plastic wrap.
6. Let it chill overnight in the refrigerator.
7. It can take up to 12 hours for the texture and flavor to completely set in.
8. The longer it chills the better it tastes.

Tips:

1. I recommend mixing the cheesecake by hand rather than a mixer. That way the yogurt stays nice and thick.
2. Chill in the refrigerator overnight in the springform pan.
3. Cover with a paper towel and then plastic wrap to help absorb moisture for up to a week.
4. Freeze for up to a month in an airtight container
5. Toppings are extra points.

Makes 8 servings

1 WW Points™ per serving  

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