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Home » Dessert » Cheesecake » Skinny Strawberry Topped New York Style Mini Cheesecakes

Skinny Strawberry Topped New York Style Mini Cheesecakes

Created: March 23, 2014 Updated: May 16, 2022 by Lyuba Brooke 50 Comments

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Sometimes we need to take a step back to simple desserts because they are simply delicious. I’m sharing my New York Style Mini Cheesecakes today but in a skinny version, topped with strawberries.

Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes  on a white plate with strawberries on top

You already know that my family and I love cheesecakes and I’ve shared plenty of them with you. I absolutely love experimenting with cheesecake flavors but sometimes, it’s just nice to make something simple and perfect. No extravagant flavor combinations, no bells and whistles, just a classic NY Style Cheesecake.

Well, okay, one “bell and whistle.” I added freshly made strawberry topping and made this cheesecake light.

How did I make it light? For starters, I used sugar free shortbread cookies for crust. Normally, a cheesecake crust would have graham cracker crumbs mixed with some butter and brown sugar. For these cheesecakes, I used applesauce instead of butter and it worked beautifully.

I also used 1/3 less fat Philadelphia cream cheese, non-fat Greek yogurt and skim milk as lighter alternatives for these mini cheesecakes. But wait, what about the topping? The topping is lightened as well! It has exactly two ingredients: strawberries and honey. Yes, honey is sweet, but it also contains many vitamins and nutrients that sugar does not, which makes it a nice alternative.

The cheesecakes turned out beautiful! Light, creamy and smooth. Strawberries add the special touch to every bite of this elegant dessert!

Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes on a white plate with a fork to the left

Skinny Strawberry Topped New York Style Mini Cheesecakes

 I'm sharing my New York Style Mini Cheesecakes today but in a skinny version, topped with strawberries.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Calories: 192kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 6 oz Sugar-free Shortbread cookies
  • 2 Tbsp. applesauce

Cheesecake:

  • 16 oz. 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. non fat or low fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp. skim milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar

Topping:

  • 3 cups chopped fresh strawberries
  • 2 Tbsp. honey

Instructions

  • Crust: Pulse cookies in the blender or food processor to get fine crumbs. In a small bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with applesauce until all combined. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with foil cupcake liners (just the foil part). Gently press some of the cookie crust mixture on the bottom of each cup, covering the bottom and a little bit up the sides. (You would use roughly 1/2 Tbsp of mixture for each cup.)
  • Preheat the oven to 325.
  • Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy (about a minute). Add milk, yogurt, vanilla extract and egg, beating until mixed after each addition. Add sugar and cornstarch and mix well.
  • Divide the cheesecake mixture among the prepared cups, filling them to almost full.
  • Bake for 18 minutes then turn off the oven and open the oven door about half way (however much it will allow you but not all the way.) Let the cheesecakes sit in there for about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine chopped strawberries and honey on a small sauce pot, over medium-low heat. Stir well, cover and let them cook until soft and tender (about 15 minutes). Stir the strawberries occasionally. Take off heat and set side when they are done.
  • Top cheesecakes with some strawberry topping as you serve them. This cheesecake can be served warm or cold!

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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Skinny Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes on a white plate with some on a fork

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Comments

  1. Sue says

    August 25, 2020 at 12:56 am

    5 stars
    Can I substitute graham crackers instead of shortbread cookies and substitute melted butter instead of applesauce? Can I use fat free cream cheese?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      August 25, 2020 at 3:37 pm

      Yes, you can substitute the graham crackers and butter without a problem but I wouldn’t recommend using fat-free cream cheese as it does not bake the same. You can also look at my regular new york cheesecake and split that up into mini cheesecakes the link is here. https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/new-york-cheesecake/

      Reply
  2. Alexandra says

    January 30, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    As much as I was excited about this being low in calorie (I did the math) they were just okay! They did not look that nice either. We will still eat them but won’t be making them again

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      February 2, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      I”m sorry you didn’t like them as much, Alexandra. I hope you will try something else and like it much more.

      Reply
  3. Caitlin says

    June 4, 2015 at 12:45 am

    How many calories in each?

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read More.

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