I have been following Weight Watchers since this summer and have lost 20 pounds. I have a few more pounds to lose before I hit my goal weight. I am loving the freedom that the new Weight Watchers Freestyle plan provides me. Over 200 foods are zero points and many of these zero point foods can be combined to make some delicious recipes like this Two Ingredient Dough Calzone. Today I am sharing a recipe for a delicious One Point Cheesecake. Yup, one point per generous slice! It is probably not even that much since the entire cake is 4 points, but I call it 1 point for a slice just to be on the safe side. If you are on any type of Weight Watchers message board, then you have probably been seeing some form of this cheesecake. I have been finding it everywhere, but tracking down the origins is another thing altogether. I have seen a few people mention that it originated with the Instagram account wwpounddropper. It is hard for me to figure out, since it is truly everywhere, but she has some wonderful Weight Watchers friendly recipes, so I would give her a follow.
One Point Cheesecake
What makes this cheesecake so good for you points-wise, is the fact that it is made with eggs and fat free Greek yogurt. When combined with Sugar Free Jello Cheesecake pudding mix, you have a tasty treat that comes pretty close to the real thing. You may be wondering if this tastes exactly like normal cheesecake. According to my Weight Watchers app, plain cheesecake has 18 points. This cheesecake has one point per slice and that is rounding up. So it doesn't taste exactly like cheesecake, but it is pretty darn close, and it is creamy and delicious.
When I make my version of one point cheesecake, I beat 3 eggs with 6 packets of sweetener (stevia) and 1 tablespoon of vanilla in a large bowl. One tablespoon of vanilla is 1 point.
I then add 3 cups of fat free Greek Yogurt and 1 box of Jello Sugar Free pudding mix in Cheesecake flavor. The entire box of pudding mix is just 3 points. I beat all the ingredients until they are well blended. I find a hand mixer to be perfect for this job since you want all of the ingredients to be well blended and creamy.
Scoop the cheesecake batter into a greased pan. You can use a spring form pan, pie plate or a 9 inch round cake pan like I did. Spread the batter around, trying to make it as even as possible.
Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees until firm. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before moving to the refrigerator to cool for at least 3 hours. I found that it tastes best when cooled overnight.
I typically get between 6-8 slices of cheesecake from this, depending on how big I make the slices. It adds up to a point a slice either way, since the entire cake is 4 points. You can slice up the cake and serve as is, or personalize it in any way you wish.
My favorite topping for this one point cheesecake is strawberries. To add a colorful and tasty strawberry topping, simply clean and cut up a pint of strawberries. Add them to a saucepan along with 2 packets of sweetener and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Cook on medium heat until the strawberries start to reduce and a syrup starts to form. You will still have large chunks of strawberries left over. Remove mixture from heat and let cool.
Take ¼ cup of the strawberry mix and blend in a blender. I used my Magic Bullet and it took less than a minute. Then drizzle over individual slices of cheesecake. This topping adds a lot of flavor, but no additional points.
You can also add some chunks of strawberries on top of the syrup.
The fresh strawberries really take this cheesecake up a notch. Try it yourself any time you have a cheesecake craving but want to stay on program.
One Point Cheesecake - Weight Watchers Friendly
Ingredients
- For cheesecake
- 3 eggs
- 6 packets of sweetener stevia
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 3 cups of fat free Greek Yogurt
- 1 box of Jello Sugar Free pudding mix in Cheesecake flavor
- For strawberry topping:
- 1 pint strawberries cleaned and cut
- 2 packets of sweetener stevia
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees,
- Beat 3 eggs with 6 packets of sweetener (stevia) and 1 tablespoon of vanilla in a large bowl.
- Add 3 cups of fat free Greek Yogurt and 1 box of Jello Sugar Free pudding mix in Cheesecake flavor.
- Beat all the ingredients until they are well blended.
- Scoop the cheesecake batter into a greased pie plate. Spread the batter around, trying to make it as even as possible.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees until firm.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before moving to the refrigerator to cool for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
- To make the strawberry topping, clean and cut up a pint of strawberries.
- Add strawberries to a saucepan along with 2 packets of sweetener and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Cook on medium heat until the strawberries start to reduce and a syrup starts to form. You will still have large chunks of strawberries left over.
- Remove mixture from heat and let cool.
- Take ¼ cup of the strawberry mix and blend in a blender. Then drizzle over individual slices of cheesecake.
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If you liked this one point cheesecake, you'll love these other weight watchers friendly foods:
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Cheesy Biscuits with Two Ingredient Dough
2 Ingredient Dough Pretzel Bites
2 Ingredient Weight Watchers Bagels
2 Ingredient Bagels with Cinnamon Sugar Topping
0 Point Chili in the Crock Pot
Weight Watchers Thai Chicken Wraps
Jennifer Smith
One thing that pisses me off on this new plan is how people will do ANYTHING to make a recipe as low or 0 points possible and it still doesn't taste good. I'd rather save up the points for a real slice of cheese cake.
Vicky
I think this cheesecake tastes very good, but it is not going to taste as good as regular cheesecake. You are right, nothing beats the real thing!
Anne Jones
Hey, creating these low point recipes is a challenge and I totally appreciate the works of these creative chefs..I appreciate these recipes ..have you ever taught what you are eating when you snarf down real cheesecake 😜
Margaret Reilly
Excellent recepies and really enjoy making them and the plus is you still loose weight. Well Done!!
Angel
Totally agree
Vicky
Thank you Margaret!
Laurie
You are amazing Vicky. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make these delicious recipes. I am a foodie. So every bit helps. When i am eating your pizza ,bagels chili recipes I know i am getting quality food and portions ,which help me make better choices. Cause in the end Thin has never tasted so good .Bravo my compliments to the chef.
WW Works
Then do it. I appreciate the trial of low point recipes. Some I keep and some I don't. It is all about options.
Kelly
I could not find sugar free cheesecake jello in the store. Do you think it would taste good if I use sugar free chocolate fudge jello? I’m wondering / hoping it would taste like chocolate cheesecake!
Debby
I made this recipe using lemon extract instead of vanilla. It added a little extra flavor to the cheesecake without adding any extra points. I also add a generous squirt of reddi whip for one point 😋
Carla
Thanks for this recipe, I love it! I have a slice a day. It feels like a splurge, not a compromise.
Carla
Did you try the chocolate? If so, how was it.
gale
can I use egg beaters instead of regular eggs and can I use sweet and low instead of stevia
April Walsh
I tried this last night. I actually only had 2 cups of fat free Greek yogurt on hand, so I tossed that in and crossed my fingers. When I calculated the points (maybe because it was just 2 cups yogurt), it was 1 point per slice if you divide it in 4 (anything less feels too tiny), but I found it didn't taste cheese-cakey enough. It was more like a custard. So I calculated the points if i upped the eggs to four, did all three cups of yogurt, and added another box of the sugar-free, fat-free pudding mix and it would just be two points per slice when divided into four. Next time, I'll try that and check back with my results. 🙂
Vicky
Thanks for sharing your experience. It is good to know how it works with different tweaks.
Vicky
I think both would work fine.
Vicky
I haven't yet, but it is on my list!
Vicky
Thanks so much Carla!
Vicky
That is worth the extra point in my book Debby!
Vicky
I think that would be yummy. Please let me know if you try it.
Vicky
Laurie, thank you so much for the kind words. Really. Sometimes on the internet it is so easy for people to hide behind a screen and leave rude comments, but to have someone take the time to lift other people up is always appreciated.
Cindy Mcleod
I am definitely going to try this cheesecake. I love the sugar free pudding. Thank you for recipe.
Selena
I just made this.. thanks so much for your recipe!! LOVED IT!!! ")
Becki
Can't wait to give this a try!!!
Rebecca Mccloud
Cheesecake. Really good. Not like real thing, but good for almost no points Will make again
April Walsh
I did the 2-point version and, I have to say, it was waaaaay tastier and worth the extra point. It just felt more like a treat.
Linda
Going to try this recipe but I am going to take it one step further and crush some low fat graham crackers and make a thin crust. And use my frozen blueberries for,the sauce.
DeLonda Dowling
Thank you Vicki! I just made this using SF vanilla pudding instead of the cheesecake. I added a half a cup of key lime juice because I absolutely love key lime pie. This is so delicious thank you! One thing though, the instructions for the topping didn't say to add water to the strawberries but I presume that that should be the case. Any recommendations on how much water to add?
Karen
I made this yesterday for my sisters birthday today. We just ate it and it was very good!
I left it in the oven for about 35 minutes for a darker edge. We will definitely be making this again.
Ktwo
Does it need to be refrigerated
New to WW
Vicki, I'm going to be trying this recipe this week - other folks in my life have mentioned it to me as well. Our WW coordinator chimed in during the conversation to say that the topping you're laying out isn't zero point, though. Under the Freestyle guidelines apparently whole fruits are zero, but blended fruits are much higher. Has anyone else been told that, or had it debunked? Doesn't change the base recipe, but I'm being told to just roughly cut the strawberries or add other whole fruit because the topping would cost me several points as well and I'd rather not concede those points...
Vicky
I have heard that too, but the amount you per slice is pretty negligible in my opinion. I have made it without any topping and used a sugar free/calorie free chocolate syrup as well and that has been good too.
Vicky
Yes it does.
Vicky
Glad you enjoyed it Karen!
Vicky
Thanks for checking in DeLonda. I actually didn't add any water to the strawberries. They just boiled down as they cooked.
Vicky
I like how you think Linda!
Vicky
Glad you liked it April!
Vicky
Thanks!
Vicky
So happy to hear you liked it Selena.
Vicky
Thanks Cindy!
Jo Anna
Wondering where everyone is finding cheesecake pudding?
Allison
I just made the cheesecake with SF French Vanilla pudding. I couldn't wait and ate my first piece while it was still warm. Yum. I cooked down some frozen blueberries to top my next serving. I will try more flavors in the future. I prepared it in a 9" glass pie pan and it took about 35 minutes to cook. Yes, while it is not exactly like full fat cheesecake but it is a great "cheesecake like" dessert! My preference is lighter anyway, and after working very hard to take off nearly 50 pounds, this is a really satisfying dessert.
Deb
I couldn't find it either...another we said she used vanilla with a bit of almond extract so i bought that..haven't tried it yet.
Jennifer Moore
Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe! 🙂
Just wondering if you ever tried to make these as individuals in muffin cups? I would love to take to a girls night and have a single serve option. Just wondering how long to bake if they are small.
Lori
You can find it in King Kullen or on amazon
Danni
I never leave comments on websites, but this time i had to! I made the cheesecake yesterday per the recipe, and i am thoroughly impressed! I can’t wait to try some variations of this cheesecake! Maybe I’ve eaten 3/4 of it in 24 hours - thank goodness it’s so low in points!!
Trudi Stovall
I get the pudding at Walmart. Making this for my friend's birthday.
Janice Kenepp
I make this using the pistachio pudding. My husband also likes it.
Tina
i’d. just slice up the strawberries and sprinkle with sweetener ( splenda) ripe sliced strawberries will make their own “juice” and can be spooned over.
Tina
i used this as a base in a tart pan and then topped with sliced strawberries and blueberries. very yummy!
Robert Humphries
Just made this exactly as you said. PERFECT. Wife has lost 30lbs and I've lost 15lbs by counting points. This recipe helps.
Stephanie
Thank you so much! This really helps me stay in track with weight watchers ! I’ve made your recipie but mixed PB 2 powder with water and drizzled over cheesecake with 1/2 TB choc chips 😍😍
Beautyliti
I have tried many ways to losing weight ,But I feel the effect is not ideal.
Hope your tips are suitable for me
Linda
No, Eggbeaters won't work as well as eggs because Eggbeaters has onion powder in it so it would make the flavors weird.
judy rogan
This question may be a silly one! Are you using cook and serve ff sf pudding or instant?
Thank you, Judy
karen s brown
i love this recipe...i make mine a little different...it has 7pt for entire thing....i use 2pk of jello pudding....so much bettter flavor...i have a question....can reg plain yogurt be substituted for the greek...i know its still 0pts but will it cook the same?
June
What size pkgs of pudding mix,and, how many
Colleen
I have made this several times. My husband and I love it! Wondering if anyone has tried doubling the recipe for a thicker cheesecake? Would like yo try that but not sure of cooking time. Or how it will turn out. 🥴. Thanks!
Bev
The real thing will throw me off too much. I add some extras to the 1 pt. recipe like choc syrup and whipped cream. Also sugar free jellies work well. If I'm tempted to overdo it, I'd rather use the lower point items.
V
Can I use regular sugar for this recipe and then what would the point value be?
mary lou french
Vicky,
I have never before "followed" anybody on my computer as I was afraid that I would open myself to unsolicited spam etc. However, you have described two of my favorite WW recipes that I somehow lost....the bread dough and the one point cheesecake. I have looked everywhere for the recipes that I had written down so when I found your website with even MORE recipes like those two I decided to "jump in" with no fear.
Thank you so much for posting these recipes and I will bookmark this site.
You are going to help me maintain my 52-pound weight loss (that on my 5 feet frame is a great deal) and my lifetime membership to WW.
Sincerely,
Mary Lou
Surfdancer
The sugar-free jello pudding contains aspartame, acesulfame K, artificial colors and preservatives.
The regular yogurt has no protein, which helps offset the sugar from lactose.
Let's be honest- I think many people who make this cheesecake will rationalize and eat more than 1 slice because of the low points. IMHO, this is why WW doesn't work for some.
Perhaps it's better to have a small slice of real cheesecake and just eat it really slowly and joyfully- or better yet, share with someone you love!