Description
A light, creamy, and less-sweet French-style cheesecake, perfect for calorie-conscious dessert lovers, with just ~250 calories per slice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 cup (100g) almond flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar or sweetener of choice
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (250g) plain Greek yogurt (preferably non-fat or low-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (70g) granulated sugar or sweetener
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for added brightness)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until it resembles damp sand.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch (20cm) springform pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Make the filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand or stand mixer until smooth.
- Add the Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using). Mix until the batter is creamy and lump-free.
- Assemble and bake:
- Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly.
- Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly but the edges are set.
- Cool and chill:
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve plain or with fresh berries, a drizzle of honey, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Swap almond flour with graham crackers for a classic crust.
- Use sweeteners like honey or stevia.
- Chill at least 4 hours for best texture.
- Serve with fresh fruit or berry compote.
- Store in the fridge (5 days) or freeze (2 months).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~250
- Sugar: ~8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: ~9g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~12g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~8g
- Cholesterol: ~75mg
Keywords: French-style cheesecake, light cheesecake, low-calorie dessert, creamy cheesecake, almond flour crust, Greek yogurt cheesecake