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These mini Greek yogurt cheesecakes have a tropical key lime twist! Only 125 calories each, and full of protein to help keep you satisfied!

Key Lime Greek Yogurt Cheesecakes, a healthier dessert recipe with only 125 calories per cheesecake!

Does this sound familiar to you? You try to eat healthfully throughout the day. Breakfast, lunch and even dinner you do OK.

But sit down on the couch to watch some TV in the evening and suddenly you just need something sweet.

And the next thing you know, you are scavenging through the pantry, trying to find that old bag of chocolate chips you swear was in the very back.

That is the inspiration behind this recipe 🙂

Key Lime Greek Yogurt Cheesecakes, a healthier dessert recipe with only 125 calories per cheesecake!

Well actually, the inspiration behind these key lime Greek yogurt cheesecakes is a box of popsicles that I bought to stop myself from burrowing into my pantry at night. They were key lime flavor, creamy and delicious…and only 100 calories a pop!

So I started wondering if I could make my own creamy, healthy dessert recipe. With key lime of course. And cheesecake popped into my head immediately.

Can you healthify cheesecake? Why yes. Apparently you can. Because little babies are not too bad for you! Only 125 calories each!

Key Lime Greek Yogurt Cheesecakes, a healthier dessert recipe with only 125 calories per cheesecake!

My normal cheesecake recipe calls for a whole 8 oz of cream cheese, and for these Greek yogurt cheesecakes, I reduced that to 4 oz, and added a whole cup of Greek yogurt. You can barely taste a difference!

There is a slight tanginess from the yogurt, but all in all these are a delicious, healthier option when you want your cheesecake fix but don’t want to break your diet.

AND: because they contain Greek yogurt, you get some protein in your dessert, which helps to keep you feeling full and satisfied. I can’t stand it when I still want to eat 15 more of a healthier dessert 🙂

Happy Tuesday to you all. Have a wonderful day!

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4 from 3 votes

Key Lime Greek Yogurt Cheesecakes

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake, lime
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Denise Bustard
Servings: 9
These mini Greek yogurt cheesecakes have a tropical key lime twist!  Only 125 calories each, and full of protein to help keep you satisfied!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs {56g}
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter melted {28g}

Key Lime Cheesecake:

  • 4 oz light cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons key lime zest 4 key limes
  • 1 tablespoon key lime juice 2 key limes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • optional green food coloring

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a standard-sized muffin pan with 9 muffin papers.
  • Melt the butter, and stir in the sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Divide evenly amongst the 9 muffin papers, pressing gently into the bottoms using your fingers or a spoon.
  • In a large bowl, use a hand-held mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add the Greek yogurt, sugar, egg, key lime zest and juice, and vanilla. Beat for a few minutes until completely incorporated.
  • *Optional* Add one drop of green food coloring and blend until color is even.
  • Spoon about 1.5-2 tablespoons of filling over the muffin papers, or until all the batter is used.
  • Bake in the oven for 25 or so minutes, until centers are set (they may have a very slight jiggle still).
  • Allow to cool completely, then place in the fridge and chill.

Notes

Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecake | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 126mg | Sugar: 9g

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Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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Comments

    • Denise Bustard

      Hi Samantha! I haven’t actually tried with any other fruit. I’m not sure if it’s important to stick to jams or not when it comes to cheese cake, my only worry is that fresh strawberries might release too much liquid. Let me know if you give it a try!

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  2. Sajad Hassani

    4 stars
    Hey denise, your recipe was reallly helpfull. give it a four out of five. My guests came over and when they tried it tey were delighted. thank you soo much.

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    • Denise

      Hi Barbara, unfortunately I’ve never used stevia or any other low carb sweetener in baking before so I can’t say for sure if it will work. Will you let me know if you give it a try?

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  4. Danielle

    5 stars
    I found these on your site from an email I saved (mini pumpkin cheesecakes) because I love all things keylime, but I’m also looking for healthier alternatives. These were very, very good! They were a bit more on the tangy side than I was expecting, but I know it’s because my palette is so used to sugary desserts. I will definitely make these again! Thanks, Denise!

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    • Denise

      Hi Jaylee! My only thought is that they may not have been cooked through all the way. What size was your muffin pan? And does your oven ever take longer to bake things? I bought an oven thermometer and was surprised to find my oven was not at temp when it beeped, but actually 10 minutes later.

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  7. Denise

    Hi Chip, you can definitely sub regular limes for key limes. I would stick to the same measurements (2 tablespoons of zest and 1 tablespoon of juice) and keep to just one egg. I hope you enjoy them!

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  8. Sara

    I just tried these, and oh my gosh they are tasty! If you served me these blind I would never guess that they’d been lightened up, they’re so good!

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  9. Melanie Doidge

    I just made these and realised the Greek yoghurt part isn’t mentioned in the instructions – no wonder there didn’t seem to be much topping when I spooned it in to the cases! Haven’t tried them yet. For future reference, should the Greek yoghurt go in at the same time as the sugar and lime?

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  10. Helen @ Scrummy Lane

    Oh, Denise, sounds like we’re ‘foraging in the cupboard for sweet things at night’ twins! I was literally just saying to my husband that I have no problem eating healthily at work, then spoil it the moment I get home!

    But what a fabulous ‘solution’ to your problem these little beauties are! I often use Greek yoghurt in my cheesecakes – such a neat little trick. Don’t think I’ve ever made any as irrestible-looking as these though! 🙂

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  15. marcie

    That’s totally me on the couch with a raging sweet tooth! These would totally do the trick, and I love how creamy Greek yogurt makes cheesecake! Key lime is one of my favorite flavors, and these are just adorable!

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