Sweet strawberries, creamy cheesecake filling, and a buttery pretzel-style crunch come together in this irresistible no-bake dessert. This lighter version keeps all the classic flavors while dramatically lowering the WW Points, making it the perfect treat when you’re craving something rich without the guilt.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 9
WW Points: 2 Points per Serving
Ingredients
Crunchy Pretzel-Style Crust
- 2 cups Fiber One Original cereal, crushed
- ½ cup finely chopped pretzels
- 2 tablespoons light butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon zero-calorie granulated sweetener
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 package (1 oz) sugar-free cheesecake instant pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered zero-calorie sweetener
- 1 cup fat-free whipped topping, folded in
Strawberry Topping
- 1 package (0.3 oz) sugar-free strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup ice water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Garnish
- Fat-free whipped topping
- Fresh strawberry slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the crushed Fiber One cereal, chopped pretzels, melted light butter, sweetener, and cinnamon.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, then let the crust cool completely.
- Beat the softened fat-free cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the Greek yogurt, pudding mix, vanilla, and powdered sweetener. Beat until thick and creamy.
- Gently fold in the fat-free whipped topping.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled crust, making sure to seal all the edges.
- Dissolve the sugar-free gelatin in the boiling water. Stir in the ice water and let cool until slightly thickened.
- Fold in the sliced strawberries and carefully spoon the mixture over the cheesecake layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
- Top each serving with a swirl of fat-free whipped topping and a few fresh strawberry slices before serving.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 2 WW Points per serving
- Classic strawberry pretzel dessert made lighter
- High in protein
- No complicated ingredients
- Perfect for holidays, cookouts, and family gatherings
- Make-ahead friendly
Helpful Tips
- Allow the crust to cool completely before adding the cheesecake layer.
- Spread the cheesecake filling all the way to the edges to prevent the gelatin from seeping into the crust.
- Chill overnight for the cleanest slices.
- Fresh strawberries provide the best texture and flavor.
Storage
Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Freeze individual portions for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Variations
- Mixed Berry Delight: Replace half of the strawberries with blueberries and raspberries.
- Lemon Cheesecake: Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest to the cheesecake layer.
- Chocolate Strawberry: Sprinkle a few sugar-free mini chocolate chips over the cheesecake layer before adding the strawberries (adjust WW Points if needed).
- Peach Cheesecake: Swap the strawberries for fresh peaches and use sugar-free peach gelatin.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 132
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
- Sodium: 175mg
Nutrition values are approximate and may vary depending on the brands of ingredients used.
