Lightened-Up Sopapilla Cheesecake (WW-Friendly)

Lightened-Up Sopapilla Cheesecake (WW-Friendly)

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

  • 3 (8 oz) packages light cream cheese โ€“ 0 points
  • 1 cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener โ€“ 0 points
  • 1 ยฝ tsp vanilla extract โ€“ 0 points
  • 2 (8 oz) cans reduced-fat crescent roll dough โ€“ 5 points per serving
  • 2 Tbsp melted light butter or butter spray โ€“ 1 point total
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon โ€“ 0 points
  • 2 Tbsp sliced almonds โ€“ 1 point

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven: 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
  2. Make cheesecake filling: Beat softened light cream cheese with sweetener and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Prepare dough layers: Roll each piece of reduced-fat crescent roll dough into a 9ร—13-inch rectangle. Press one piece into a 9ร—13-inch baking dish to cover the bottom evenly.
  4. Assemble layers: Spread cream cheese mixture over bottom dough. Cover with remaining dough, stretching gently.
  5. Add topping: Drizzle melted light butter over top. Mix cinnamon with a pinch of sweetener and sprinkle over dough. Add sliced almonds.
  6. Bake: 45 minutes or until golden brown and cheesecake filling is set.
  7. Cool & serve: Let cool completely before cutting into 12 squares.

WW Points (approx. per serving, 12 servings):

  • With light crescent dough and sweetener: 6 points per serving
  • Optional: omit almonds to save 1 point โ†’ 5 points per serving

Tips:

  • Use light cream cheese and reduced-fat crescent rolls to cut points without sacrificing creaminess.
  • Cool completely before cutting for neat squares.
  • Can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days; microwave 10โ€“15 seconds for soft, warm bites.
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