Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Lemon Cheesecake Bites - 3sp each

Try these light and tangy cheesecake bites for a decadent treat!


Ingredients
  • 18 vanilla wafer cookies 
  • 1 5oz. plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 8oz. package 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • Pinch salt
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Line cupcake tray with paper liners. Place 1 vanilla wafer cookie in the bottom of each liner.
  • To prepare the filling, place yogurt and the next 6 ingredients (through cream cheese) into a food processor; blend until smooth. Add eggs and blend until smooth. 
  • Spoon mixture evenly into cupcake liners (should yield 18 bites). Bake for 25 minutes or until set.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until chilled. 

Yield 18 bites. 3sp per bite. 
Notes
Top with a fresh sliced strawberry and 1 tablespoon of sugar-free Hershey's chocolate syrup to add even more richness for 0sp!

To freeze, unwrap bites and place on a cookie sheet. Freeze for 3 hours and then place in a large plastic bag or container to freeze long term.

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