Mini Cheesecakes - Holiday Dessert Recipes for Dieters

Small Corningware rounds work perfectly for these delicious Mini Cheesecakes. Arrange on a holiday tray to wow guests. May be topped with a bit of strawberry preserves or glaze OR the topping of your choice. We used a fresh whole strawberry in our recipe below.

You will need the following ingredients for this diet-wise recipe:

1 small container of whipped cream cheese (makes about 4 Mini Cheesecakes)

2 eggs, slightly beaten

2 Tablespoons of Vanilla Extract OR the Extract of your choice (lemon is divine + a bit of grated lemon rind)

Graham Crackers, crushed (Use about 1 whole graham cracker per Mini Cheesecake)

Margarine OR Butter

Splenda

Whole Fresh Strawberries (or the berry of your choice)

Sprinkle crushed crackers and a bit of Splenda into one microwave-proof Corningware round. Next, pour on 1/2 teaspoon of melted margarine and press mixture slightly so that it creates a flat crust on the bottom of the round.

Combine cream cheese and eggs. Be sure to use whipped cream cheese. Next, add vanilla - or the extract of your choice. Spoon mixture into rounds. Microwave on high for about 2 minutes OR bake in the oven until golden at 350-degrees. Allow to cool and top with a beautiful whole, fresh strawberry.

Holiday Diet Wise Recipes:

From pies to turkey thighs, the following waist watcher tips will keep the joy in your holidays without blowing out your Diet Candle. Grab a martini glass filled with clear spring water and let's toast to a healthy season - no matter which holiday of the year we're celebrating.

• Yum Yum Eggnog - A unique original recipe that you'll find only at Thin Thin. click for diet recipe
• Carrot Pudding - Budget friendly and all dressed up for the holidays. click for diet recipe
• Tom's Roasted Turkey - A manly approach to big bird. click for diet recipe
• Tangy Orange Cranberry Sauce - Tangy, titillating to the taste buds and downright good. click for diet recipe
• Herb Butter - Tangy good and a little goes a long 'weigh'. click for diet recipe
• Pumpkin Butter - Cinderella's pumpkin just might get jealous. click for diet recipe
• Weightless Wassail - Put a little punch into your diet plan without all those unwanted calories. click for diet recipe
• Yammy Whammy - Pass the low calorie, low fat yams please! click for diet recipe
• Mashed Spudwhackers - Whipped potatoes minus the high fat and calories. A dieter's creamy dream. click for diet recipe

Holiday Tips & Calories:

From high calorie pies to an example of a healthier holiday plate, we've got this holiday season wrapped up in a bow of Good Healthy Eats that won't scrooge your diet plan.

• Pies That Fly Straight to the Thighs - High calorie pies that can send dieter's weight scales for a loop. click to continue
• Example of a Healthier Holiday Plate - What, How Much & When to Eat Holiday Tips for Dieters. click to continue
• Why Weight Gain Bonds so Well With Holidays - Ever wonder why weight gain is prevalent during holidays? It has a bit more to do with than what we put on our plates. click to continue
• Traditional Holiday Plate Calories - Grab your abacus! click to continue

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