Fit Lemon Cheesecake

Name: Fit Lemon Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 100 g rolled oats; 2 tbsp melted coconut oil; 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup (for base); 200 g light cream cheese; 200 g strained yogurt; 2 eggs; 2 tbsp honey or date molasses (for middle layer); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp oat flour or almond flour; 100 ml fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp grated lemon zest; 2 tbsp honey or agave syrup (for topping); 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Three-layered, refreshing, and sugar-free: Fit Lemon Cheesecake 🍋✨

Total: 55 min
Servings: 8 servings
Difficulty: Medium
Calories · per serving: 230 kcal

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

Updated: September 1, 2025

In short

Fit Lemon Cheesecake contains 230 calories per serving: 10 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat. It takes 55 minutes in total and makes 8 servings.

About this recipe

With a crispy oat base, a light cream filling in the middle, and a shiny lemon layer on top, this fit dessert pleases both the eye and the palate. Sugar-free and rich in protein, this cheesecake satisfies your sweet cravings in a healthy way.

Method

1
Grind the rolled oats. Mix with melted coconut oil and honey. Press the mixture into the base of a springform pan.
2
For the middle layer, whisk together cream cheese, strained yogurt, eggs, honey, vanilla, and flour. Pour over the base.
3
Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for about 35 minutes. Let cool at room temperature.
4
For the topping, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
5
Pour the slightly cooled lemon topping over the cheesecake and spread with a spatula.
6
Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, then slice and serve.

Tips

Do not overcook the lemon topping, or it may lose its shine.
For a lighter option, you can replace honey with stevia.
To prevent cracks, place a heatproof dish with water in the oven while baking.
Add just a tiny pinch of turmeric (the tip of a teaspoon) to the lemon layer for a brighter yellow color.

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