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 1/4 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
This One Point Cheesecake is delicious and creamy and just one point per slice. Only 4 points for the entire cake on the Weight Watchers Freestyle plan.
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 pan.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 1/4 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:
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 says
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 says
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!
Angel says
Totally agree
Anne Jones says
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 😜
WW Works says
Then do it. I appreciate the trial of low point recipes. Some I keep and some I don’t. It is all about options.
Margaret Reilly says
Excellent recepies and really enjoy making them and the plus is you still loose weight. Well Done!!
Vicky says
Thank you Margaret!
Laurie says
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.
Vicky says
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.
New to WW says
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 says
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.
Tina says
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.
Kelly says
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!
Carla says
Did you try the chocolate? If so, how was it.
Vicky says
I haven’t yet, but it is on my list!
Deb says
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.
Lori says
You can find it in King Kullen or on amazon
Vicky says
I think that would be yummy. Please let me know if you try it.
Debby says
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 😋
Vicky says
That is worth the extra point in my book Debby!
Carla says
Thanks for this recipe, I love it! I have a slice a day. It feels like a splurge, not a compromise.
Vicky says
Thanks so much Carla!
gale says
can I use egg beaters instead of regular eggs and can I use sweet and low instead of stevia
Vicky says
I think both would work fine.
April Walsh says
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 says
Thanks for sharing your experience. It is good to know how it works with different tweaks.
April Walsh says
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.
Vicky says
Glad you liked it April!
Cindy Mcleod says
I am definitely going to try this cheesecake. I love the sugar free pudding. Thank you for recipe.
Vicky says
Thanks Cindy!
Selena says
I just made this.. thanks so much for your recipe!! LOVED IT!!! “)
Vicky says
So happy to hear you liked it Selena.
Becki says
Can’t wait to give this a try!!!
Rebecca Mccloud says
Cheesecake. Really good. Not like real thing, but good for almost no points Will make again
Vicky says
Thanks!
Linda says
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.
Vicky says
I like how you think Linda!
DeLonda Dowling says
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?
Vicky says
Thanks for checking in DeLonda. I actually didn’t add any water to the strawberries. They just boiled down as they cooked.
Karen says
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.
Vicky says
Glad you enjoyed it Karen!
Ktwo says
Does it need to be refrigerated
Vicky says
Yes it does.
Jo Anna says
Wondering where everyone is finding cheesecake pudding?
Trudi Stovall says
I get the pudding at Walmart. Making this for my friend’s birthday.
Allison says
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.
Jennifer Moore says
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.
Danni says
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!!
Janice Kenepp says
I make this using the pistachio pudding. My husband also likes it.
Tina says
i used this as a base in a tart pan and then topped with sliced strawberries and blueberries. very yummy!