Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

I was eating Greek yogurt the other day and I realized that its consistency was actually quite similar to a light cream cheese, and that got me thinking - Why not try and make a cheesecake using Greek Yogurt instead? It would be definitely not as rich and heavy, and perhaps slightly more healthy?

I googled the concept of Greek yogurt in cheesecakes and found out that I wasn't the first one to come up with this idea. So, after looking at several different recipes I felt inspired to try my own attempt at making a Greek Yogurt Cheesecake.

The filling for the cake is adapted from a recipe blog called "Eat, Live, Run" (http://www.eatliverun.com/greek-yogurt-cheesecake-with-peaches-and-honey) However, I did not follow the recipe for the crust or decorations - although they also sound delicious.

Bon Apetite!

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Step 1: Ingredients & Equipment

Ingredients:

Crust:
1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
6 Tbsp melted butter

Filling:
2 cups (500 g) Greek Yogurt (I used 2%. I'm not sure how using non-fat would turn out)
2/3 cups sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 Tbsp corn starch
pinch of salt

Chocolate & Raspberry Lattice:
1 pkg instant chocolate pudding
1 pkg Dream Whip (or other instant whipped topping)
2 cups raspberries
white sugar (for garnish)

Equipment:
9" springform pan (I bought one especially for this recipe and it was definitely worth it!)
mixing bowls
measuring cups and tablespoon
2 zip lock bags
electric mixer
spatula
spoon
2 small cups
pestle (optional)
scissors

picturesofsilver says: Mar 17, 2013. 8:11 PM

How much milk goes in the pudding icing? did I miss it? sounds just wonderful. I have often wanted to try making a recipe for cheesecake w yogurt, thanks for posting this one!
blessings, Janice

vanessajtan says: Oct 11, 2012. 10:08 PM

Dear Greek Yogurt Guru,
I tried your recipie and it was delicious!
But it was a bit too wiggly as I didn't let it set long enough.
Love, VT

emm15 (author) in reply to vanessajtanOct 12, 2012. 9:39 AM

Well I guess sometimes its hard to wait for something that delicious!

gran gran says: Sep 20, 2012. 6:52 AM

Can't wait to try this recipe. I have been making my own Greek yogurt for a few months now and will never go back to buying it unless I need some to use for the yogurt culture. The only real investment of time is reducing the milk. It takes about 45 minutes to reduce a gallon of milk (any kind including fat free) to half of its original volume (stiring constantly with a spatula) after which I strain out any clumps or lumps, cool then stir in about a cup of yogurt. I use a regular yogurt maker, but instead of messing with the individual jars provided I use a a single glass bowl and process about a 1.5 quarts at a time. Cover with a paper towel to absorb any condensation and leave it on for about 12 hours. Next morning refrigerate for at least 4 hours and that's all there is to it. I have found so many uses for the plain yogurt ( mine isn't as tart as all the store brands I've tried) but you can add fruit and sweeten as desired.

WUVIE says: Jul 19, 2012. 4:25 PM

Congratulations, well deserved!

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Penolopy Bulnick says: Jul 11, 2012. 3:30 PM

Yum! And fresh strawberries on top with sugar - Amazing!

WUVIE says: Jul 9, 2012. 7:58 PM

BRAVO! I love it when Intsructables members put their heart into their 'ibles, and you've done just that! You definitely get my vote in the Dessert contest!

Best of luck, looks delicious!

emm15 (author) in reply to WUVIEJul 10, 2012. 8:26 AM

Thank you!!

retmar says: Jul 2, 2012. 2:36 PM

This cheesecake looks great - I can't wait to try it.