Description
This easy Greek yogurt cheesecake makes a delicious dessert – with a crunchy gluten-free graham cracker crust and a lighter but still creamy filling. Go bake this cheesecake today! Totally gluten-free too!
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made 10-inch gluten-free graham cracker crust
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup plain cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, mix cream cheese on low speed until smooth using a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
- Add Greek Yogurt, Vanilla, Salt, Honey, Lemon Juice & Cornstarch: Once smooth, add the Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, salt, lemon, honey, and cornstarch to the cream cheese. Mix on low speed until combined, but do not overmix.
- Pour Mixture into Crust: Add the mixture to the premade graham cracker pie crust and put it into the oven. Let bake for 50 minutes.
- Let Cool: Remove the Greek yogurt cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool before placing it in the fridge.
- Chill Cheesecake: Let the Greek yogurt cheesecake chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Top with Berries: Once the cheesecake has chilled and set, top it with your favorite berries then slice and enjoy this dessert!
Notes
Pie Crust: I’ve used a pre-made gluten-free graham cracker pie crust for convenience. (However, you can also feel free use a homemade gluten-free graham cracker crust.)
Greek Yogurt: Plain Greek yogurt is the key ingredient here. Alternatively, you may also substitute it with mascarpone cheese or ricotta cheese if you prefer.
Cream Cheese: Make sure to use plain cream cheese.
Vanilla Extract: I like adding a bit of vanilla extract to add some extra flavor, and highly recommend you adding it in.
Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice adds a nice tart flavor to this cheesecake.
Honey: I used honey as a natural sweetener. However, if you prefer, you may also use maple syrup or agave nectar instead. Alternatively, if you are diabetic or insulin-resistant, I highly recommend using maple-flavored monkfruit syrup (a low-glycemic maple syrup substitute that will not raise your blood sugar as much).
Cornstarch: Cornstarch acts as a binder and helps to better bind the ingredients together, so make sure you add it in. If you are allergic to corn, you may use tapioca starch or arrowroot starch instead.
Storing/Freezing: To store, cover the cheesecake in plastic wrap, or place it in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze, wrap the cheesecake in plastic wrap or place in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months. Let the cheesecake thaw slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Chilling Time: 8 hours
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American



