Frozen Cheesecake
This recipe came into being because my daughter loves cheesecake and Miami Vice Mocktails. So last summer I attempted to make her a Miami Vice Cheesecake for her birthday, but it turned out a little too runny. So, I froze it. And WOW was frozen cheesecake ever good – a total game changer! And frozen is the way a Miami Vice cheesecake should be, given the Miami Vice is a frozen drink. So this year I made it again, but BETTER because it’s so much healthier and lighter than my original creation!
Miami Vice Recipe
The Miami Vice is such a delicious hybrid of pina colada and strawberry daiquiri that I couldn’t resist taking the miami vice recipe concept and making it into a frozen cheesecake! However, if you want to indulge a little more then try my Miami Vice Mocktail (or turn it into a cocktail, if you please). Warning: It’s A LOT of WW points, so you may want to save it for a splurge day or make it for the kids.
Weight Watchers Cheesecake
I’ve struggled to find a good tasting and light Weight Watchers Cheesecake that isn’t loaded with artificial sweeteners. I know a lot of people use artificial sweeteners to lose weight, but I don’t like the taste of them or how they make me feel, so I don’t use them.
Red & White Canada Day Dessert
This cheesecake is not only a great summer dessert, but also an excellent red and white Canada Day dessert. You can make it for the whole family and no one will even suspect it’s Weight Watchers! If my kids didn’t notice (they are expert at picking out WW recipes) then trust me, no one else will!
So if you’re looking for a healthy, easy and Weight Watchers friendly summer dessert that everyone will love, then give this Skinny Miami Vice Frozen Cheesecake a try!
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You may also like my Skinny Pumpkin Cheesecake (11 WW points on blue)- it’s the perfect pumpkin pie alternative for Thanksgiving!
Skinny Miami Vice Frozen Cheesecake- Weight Watchers Friendly
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
Base:
- 9 whole chocolate graham wafers
- 2 tbsp margarine or butter substitute,melted *I use olive oil margarine
Cheesecake:
- 1 -7 gram package of gelatin crystals * I use Knox brand
- 1/2 cup water divided into 2
- 2 - 8 oz -packages of light cream cheese room temperature (softened)
- 4 tsp coconut extract
- 2 cups frozen strawberries or fresh
- 1 tsp rum extract
- 1 cup light sour cream
- 1/2 cup non fat Greek yogurt
- 6 tbsp agave syrup
- 398 ml -can crushed pineapple Drained and liquid squeezed out- reserve 3 tbsp
- 3 tbsp pineapple juice * reserved from crushed pineapple
- 2 tbsp lite coconut milk
Garnish
Instructions
Crust
- Spray the bottom of a 9- inch springform pan with non- stick cooking spray.
- Process chocolate graham crumbs in the food processor until they form a fine crumb then add melted margarine and blend for about 30 seconds or until it begins to cling together.
- Pour into greased springform pan.
- Press chocolate graham crumb mixture into the greased springform pan. Level and press to the bottom of the pan using a rubber spatula and neatly taper at the edge. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Strawberry Daiquiri swirl
- Microwave strawberries for about 2 minutes, then drain off excess liquid. Puree strawberries for approximately 1 minute in food processor or blender. Add rum extract and set aside in small bowl.** If you are using fresh, use the same process, except do not microwave strawberries!
Pina Colada Cheesecake
- Mix gelatin crystals and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl and allow to bloom for 5 minutes. Heat 1/4 cup water for 30 seconds in the microwave on high and pour into the gelatin bloom. Stir to dissolve, set aside and allow to cool.
- Place cream cheese, in the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (you can use a hand mixer and a large bowl). Mix on low to break down the cream cheese for 30 seconds, and increase to medium speed for another 1 minute. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add sour cream, Greek yogurt and crushed pineapple. Add coconut extract, coconut milk, agave and reserved pineapple juice. Mix on medium for 30 seconds, scrape the sides, and on medium-high speed for 2 minutes, until smooth and fluffy.
- Starting on low, pour gelatin into the cream cheese mixture. Continue to mix at medium speed for a minute, scraping the sides of the bowl after 30 seconds.
Assembly
- Pour the pina colada cream cheese mixture into the springform pan on top of crust and level with a spatula.
- Drop several dollaps of strawberry swirl mix onto the white pina colada cheesecake.
- Swirl in with a butter knife.
- *Try to cut into it to get it deeper and bring up the white part and don’t over-mix or it will lose the swirled effect.
- Tap pan lightly against the counter to get rid of air bubbles. Cover with plastic wrap (* I use Glad press n' seal) and freeze for 6- 8 hours or until firm (preferably overnight.)
- When frozen, unhinge rim of springform pan and remove.
Garnish
- Garnish with lime wedges and serve frozen.
Notes
Nutrition
More Weight Watchers Frozen Desserts
Strawberry Drumstick Frozen Yogurt Cups
Weight Watcher Ice Cream Sandwich
Just perfect for summer! Looks delish!
Happy Canada Day…
Thanks- hope you enjoy it!
I’ve never had a Miami vice drink, but this cheesecake looks even better. And, I think frozen cheesecake is a brilliant idea. Happy Canada Day, Terri!
Thanks, Colleen~ Yes, I discovered frozen cheesecake quite by accident, but fell in love!
Wow, cool, refreshing and delicious! I love that this is no bake and those flavours are pure summer, thanks!
Thanks! Yes, they really are pure summer!!
Omgsh! The only Miami Vice I know is the cheesy 80’s show. I have been missing out! lol I love that this recipe uses natural sweetener. Now I need the cocktail to go with it. 😉
Oh yes Miami Vice is soo much more than a corny TV show, Sharon!
Happy Canada Day! This is a great no bake dessert! We aren’t a fan of artificial sweeteners either.
Thanks, Cynthia!
I’ve always loved cheesecakes, and I’ve always had a fondness for frozen desserts, so this is a perfect combination! The Greek yogurt aspect of the cake is such a smart idea for keeping the calorie (and fat) content down. I’m going to have to see if that can be applied to other desserts too. Cheers!
Thanks, Sean! I have applied the low-fat Greek yogurt to several desserts – it’s a great substitute!