Dessert: Low Fat Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

Sensational cheesecakes with cherries that will light up any dessert table.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Low Fat Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

3/4 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsps butter
5 oz low fat cream cheese
2 oz fat free cream cheese
1 lemon yields lemon juice
2 large egg white
1 1/2 tsps vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup sugar free cherry pie filling

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Place 12 cupcake liners in a cupcake pan.

2. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter, mix well.

3. Spoon a tablespoon of crumb mixture into the bottom of each liner. Refrigerate until ready to go.

4. In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, beat both cream cheeses until fluffy.

5. Add lemon juice, egg whites, vanilla and sugar and beat until smooth.

6. Spoon 2 tablespoons of mixture into each muffin liner; bake until set, about 15 minutes.

7. Remove and allow to cool. Top each cheesecake with 1 tablespoon cherry pie filling.

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