Yogurt Cheesecake

Yogurt Cheesecake

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 18
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 213.5
  • Total Fat: 3.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 51.4 mg
  • Sodium: 160.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 9.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Yogurt Cheesecake calories by ingredient


Introduction

Use Greek yogurt in place of higher-fat cheeses for a decadent yet guilt-free cheesecake! Use Greek yogurt in place of higher-fat cheeses for a decadent yet guilt-free cheesecake!
Number of Servings: 18

Ingredients

    3 quarts plus 1 cup plain 0% fat Greek yogurt (strain with a coffee filter overnight) THE YOGURT MUST BE GELATIN FREE. It will be called yogurt cheese after this point.

    Crust:
    1 cup graham cracker crumbs
    2 Tbsp butter

    Filling:
    4 large eggs
    1 cup sugar
    3 cups yogurt cheese
    1 Tbsp vanilla

    Topping:
    2 cups yogurt cheese
    1/4 cup sugar

    Berries:
    4 cups berries
    1/4 cup sugar



Tips

Drained yogurt can get as thick as cream cheese. And if you use non-fat yogurt, this cream cheese equivalent has no fat. It takes at least 24 hours for yogurt to drain enough to use in baking, but the cheese is thicker and creamier if drained longer. The volume of cheese you get varies, as some brands of yogurt drain more than others. YOGURT MUST BE GELATIN FREE.


Directions

Combine crumbs and melted butter. Pat evenly over bottom of a 9 inch cake pan

Bake in a 350 degree oven until crust is slightly browner, 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat eggs, 1 cup sugar, 3 cups yogurt cheese, and vanilla until well mixed. Scrape mixture into hot or cool crust.

Bake in a 350 degree oven just until center jiggles only slightly when cake is gently shaken, 40-45 minutes.

Meanwhile, beat remaining cheese with remaining sugar until smooth. Spoon onto cake and gently spread to cover top.

Refrigerate cake, uncovered until cool, at least 2 hours.

Serve, with berry mixture.

Makes 18 servings.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I strain yogurt with cheese cloth. I tie the ends to a large colander. I put in the frig and leave over night and make sure the colander is in a bowl so the water goes in the bowl. There is a lot of water in the bowl but I also take a large stirring spoon and push down to get even more water out. - 10/29/14


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I made this today, it was great!! I used a pre-made reduced fat graham cracker crust. - 5/12/09


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I have tried making it without the crust but sprinkling cracker crumbs on top. This saves calories too. - 1/21/16


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    Very Good
    Thanks for sharing - 1/23/20


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    Very Good
    A new favorite in our home! - 12/21/19


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    I have learned much about the yogurt. I am willing to try this as it sounds delicious but I have yet to find a yogurt I like. Thank you. - 9/19/18


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    Great way using Greek yogurt. - 4/6/18


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    Delicious - 4/6/18


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    Incredible!
    So tasty! - 9/12/17


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    Incredible!
    Delicious................ - 8/17/17


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    Incredible!
    I haven't tried it yet, but have just figured out how to make my own yogurt (to avoid fillers) and drain it and I LOVE cheesecake...so THANK YOU! - 5/31/17


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I enjoy cheesecake, but don't make it because the recipe I have from Dad makes a large cheesecake and it is just too much for hubby and I (and it isn't the healthiest thing either - lol) I just might have to try this! Thanks for Sharing :) - 4/21/17


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    How can I make this with less sugar and not so many egg yolks??? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!!! - 9/20/16


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    Looks like decadent dessert is back on the menu. :)
    - 1/4/16


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    Incredible!
    excellent - 6/17/10