Lemon Cheesecake Squares

True Protein Blog Avatar Fallback reviewed by our Nutrition Team 19 July 2023

Treat yourself to a burst of citrusy bliss with Lemon Cheesecake Squares, a creamy treat that will help you hit your daily protein target. 

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Lemon Cheesecake Squares

Makes 12

 

Calories per serve 206

Protein 10.6g

Carb 19.9g

Fat 11.8g

 

Ingredients

200g butternut biscuits

40g butter, melted

2 cups low-fat Greek Yoghurt

250g low-fat cream cheese

1/2 cup granulated sweetener

60g True WPI 90 French Vanilla

2 eggs

Zest of 2 lemons, juice of one

1 tsp vanilla essence

 

Method

  1. Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line a small baking tray with greaseproof paper.

  2. Place the butternut biscuits and butter into a food processor and blitz until a fine crumb forms. Press into the tin and place into the fridge.

  3. Add the yoghurt, cream cheese and sweetener into a large bowl and whisk until smooth then add in the protein powder, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla and whisk again until fully combined.

  4. Pour your cheesecake mixture into the tray then place into the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the cheesecake has a slight wobble to it.

  5. Turn off the oven and leave the cake inside to cool with the door ajar.

  6. Once cooled, place the cheesecake into the fridge for a further 2 hours before slicing into 12 squares. Enjoy!

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