Strawberry yogurt cheesecakes

Strawberry cheesecake
Average rating: 3 out of 5 star rating

These light, fresh, individual heart-shaped cheesecakes are ideal for sharing over an afternoon cuppa or as a delicious dessert.

  • Serves: 4

  • Prep time: 15 mins

  • Skill level: Easy peasy

  • Romantic

Ingredients

If the heart-shaped tins do not have loose bases, line with cling film - make it sure it has room to come over the sides of the tins to aid removal. Alternatively, use 4 small ramekins.

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  • 75g light digestive biscuits
  • 15g plain chocolate
  • 15g unsalted butter
  • 3 sheets leaf gelatine (or enough to firmly set 300ml/½ pint)
  • 175g ripe strawberries
  • 120g extra light cream cheese e.g. Philadelphia
  • 1tsp caster sugar
  • 100ml low-fat strawberry yogurt

Method

  1. Crush the biscuits in a processor or in a bag with a rolling pin.
  2. Melt the chocolate with the butter in a bowl over a pan of hot water. Mix with the biscuits, blending well together and divide between the prepared heart-shaped, loose-bottomed tins (approx. 12cm x 10cm). Chill whilst preparing the filling.
  3. Chop ¾ of the strawberries in a processor, mix the cream cheese with the sugar and yogurt, then stir in the strawberries.
  4. Soak the gelatine with 4tbsp of cold water and melt gently in a bowl over a pan of hot water. Stir into the strawberry mixture and divide between the heart tins. Chill for several hours until set.
  5. Remove from the tins and decorate with the remaining strawberries before serving.

Cook's tip: If the heart-shaped tins do not have loose bases, line with cling film - make it sure it has room to come over the sides of the tins to aid removal. Alternatively, use 4 small ramekins.Per serving: 210 calories; 8.3g protein; 24.8g carbohydrates (of which 15.7g sugars); 8.9g fat (of which 5.2g saturated fat); 1.4g fibre; 0.1g sodium (equivalent as salt 0.4g)www.extralightfitclub.co.uk

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Nutritional information per portion

  • Calories 210(kcal)
  • Fat 8.9g
  • Saturates 5.2g
  • Sugars 15.7g

This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

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