Description
A light and refreshing dessert perfect for those on a bariatric diet, combining the flavors of lemon and cheesecake in a gelatin form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package sugar-free lemon gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup sweetener (like Stevia or Erythritol)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Dissolve the sugar-free lemon gelatin in boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Add cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir well.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Greek yogurt, sweetener, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the gelatin mixture to the cream cheese mixture, stirring continuously until fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into a serving dish or individual cups.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your bariatric-friendly dessert!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preference.
- This dessert can be topped with fresh berries for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg