Description
Indulgent “light and healthy cheesecake fluff” delivers creamy comfort without compromise. Delicate ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a dessert you’ll savor with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Fluff Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (80 grams) honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Gather a medium-sized mixing bowl and place softened cream cheese inside, ensuring no lumps remain when initially combining ingredients.
- Incorporate Greek yogurt into the cream cheese, utilizing an electric mixer to create a silky, uniform texture that appears light and airy.
- Drizzle honey or maple syrup into the creamy base, followed by pure vanilla extract and a subtle hint of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon throughout the mixture, gently folding to distribute the warm spice evenly without deflating the delicate consistency.
- Whip the entire mixture until it develops a smooth, fluffy appearance with no visible cream cheese chunks or separated liquids.
- Select individual serving dishes or prepare one large communal bowl for presenting the dessert, ensuring clean edges and aesthetic appeal.
- Carefully transfer the cheesecake fluff into chosen serving vessels, using a spatula to capture every delectable remnant.
- Seal the container with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and texture to solidify.
- Prior to serving, garnish with vibrant fresh berries like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries to introduce color and natural sweetness.
- Serve chilled and enjoy this guilt-free, protein-rich dessert that satisfies sweet cravings without heavy complexity.
Notes
- Swap yogurt for dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt to create a vegan-friendly version of this dessert.
- Reduce honey or use sugar-free sweeteners like stevia for a lower-calorie and diabetic-friendly option.
- Experiment with different spices such as nutmeg or cardamom to add unique flavor dimensions without increasing calories.
- Enhance protein content by incorporating a scoop of your favorite protein powder during the mixing stage for a post-workout treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg