Greek Yogurt Cheesecake (no-bake and without gelatin!)

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  • Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
  • Today I'm going to show you how to make a healthier Greek Yogurt Cheesecake.
    This recipe boasts a lighter, lower-calorie profile without sacrificing the creamy texture and delicious taste.
    Perfect for beginners, it's quick to make and features a wholesome oat crust and a luscious Greek yogurt filling
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    GREEK YOGURT CHEESECAKE RECIPE
    (makes 8 servings)
    Ingredients:
    FOR CRUST:
    1 1/4 cups oat flour, or ground oats (125g)
    1 tbsp cornstarch
    1/2 tsp baking powder
    2 tbsp milk
    2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
    1 tbsp maple syrup
    1 tbsp melted butter
    1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
    FOR CHEESECAKE FILLING:
    2 cups strained Greek yogurt (540g)
    1/4 cup honey (60ml)
    2 tsp vanilla extract
    1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
    BLUEBERRY SAUCE:
    1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen (150g)
    1/4 cup water
    1/2 tbsp maple syrup
    Nutrition per slice:
    189 calories 6g fat, 25g carbs, 9g protein, 14g sugar
    Instructions:
    Prepare the Crust:
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
    In a large mixing bowl, combine oat flour, cornstarch, baking powder, milk, applesauce, maple syrup, and melted butter. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
    Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and cut into cracker-sized pieces using a pizza wheel.
    Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes until golden brown.
    Allow the baked crackers to cool, then process them in a food processor until crumbled. Add 1/3 cup of unsweetened applesauce and pulse until combined
    Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
    In a mixing bowl, beat together strained Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
    In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
    Gently fold the whipped cream into the Greek yogurt mixture until fully incorporated.
    Assemble the Cheesecake:
    Transfer the cracker crumbs into a pie pan (preferably an 8-inch springform pan) and press evenly onto the bottom.
    Chill the crust in the fridge while preparing the filling.
    Spoon the prepared cheesecake filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
    Chill and Serve:
    Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to set.
    Before serving, prepare the blueberry sauce.
    Prepare the Blueberry Sauce:
    In a saucepan, combine blueberries, water, and maple syrup.
    Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries soften and release their juices.
    Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature.
    Slice the chilled cheesecake and serve with a generous drizzle of blueberry sauce on top.
    Enjoy!

Комментарии • 116

  • @kittenlang8641
    @kittenlang8641 Месяц назад +10

    Ask and you shall receive: I've been looking for THIS recipe for literal months. Thank you!
    I bake at least one cheesecake a month. I've been looking for recipe, baked or not, in order to take advantage of half off Greek yogurt at my grocery store.
    This is perfect!

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +2

      I'm a huge cheesecake lover too, and I think this healthier version is the closest I've ever come to the traditional cheesecake, enjoyed both so much the taste and the texture. And that strained Greek yogurt is really a game-changer... Thanks for your feedback!

  • @gerardacronin334
    @gerardacronin334 11 дней назад +1

    Fun fact: while visiting Croatia 🇭🇷 in 2017 I developed a bad cold. I did not feel like eating dinner at my hotel (Hotel Jezera in Plitvice National Park) and asked the waiter if I could just have some yogurt and fruit instead. He brought me a dish of the most heavenly homemade yogurt, and some delicious fresh fruit. It was just what the doctor ordered. That day I decided to start making my own yogurt when I got home. I bought an Instant Pot with a yoghurt making function and it was the first thing I made. It is so much better than store bought yogurt! I make yogurt almost weekly and strain it through a EuroCuisine strainer as I like it Greek style. It will be perfect for this recipe. So I guess you could say that Croatia changed my life.

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  10 дней назад

      Love your story from Croatia, I guess you had a chance to try a homemade yogurt made from the milk produced by the local farmers in Lika's area, and you're so right, none of the store-bought stuff can't beat the taste and silkiness of homemade yogurt, but still just a few people actually do it... I tried out the oven method, but haven't turned it into a habit. Hope you enjoyed the Plitvice, it's the most beautiful nature I've ever seen.

  • @laurenvicker4826
    @laurenvicker4826 Месяц назад +20

    Sasha does it again! Our favorite RUclips chef never fails to deliver. This looks like another winner that uses the tang of Greek yogurt and offers us a lighter, healthier dessert. (I'm wondering if the crust/crackers mix might be used for a regular pie crust? My attempts at making pie crust with oats and oat flour have been pathetic, but I don't like the idea of using regular flour.) Thank you for this one, Sasha! It will be on our menu this week for sure!

    • @Sbannmarie
      @Sbannmarie Месяц назад +3

      Agreed. He's the best!

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +2

      Thanks for all of your support Lauren, it means a lot! This recipe is definitely worth trying, it turned to be delicious more than I expected. For the crust, I think that might work as well, actually I'm going to give this a try. Have a great week!

    • @laurenvicker4826
      @laurenvicker4826 17 дней назад

      @@HowToCookSmarter Hi Sasha, I tried to use this crust recipe for a pie crust. It mixed and rolled out very nicely, as it does for graham crackers. However, it wasn't quite enough dough to fill the pie plate to the rim. And any of the dough that wasn't covered with pie filling got too brown and crumbled off. The flavor was fine, though, so perhaps a little more moisture, like more applesauce or butter? And maybe a slight increase in the ingredients? I don't want to give up on finding a healthier pie crust than the flour-and-butter versions we see on most sites. Many thanks for all the ways you have made us successful in our cooking and baking adventures! 🥰

  • @SelfRevelation
    @SelfRevelation Месяц назад +6

    Really nice! This recipe lowers the calories but still keeps the flavour and texture of any kind of cheesecake

  • @zahrasharifi.
    @zahrasharifi. Месяц назад +3

    Amazing as always, thank you so much for creating and sharing the best recipes. Take care and have a lovely day. ❤️💐

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +1

      Hi Zahra, it's my pleasure to be of help, and this cheesecake is really that good... Hope you're doing good! Sending back love!

  • @mmsdcb9081
    @mmsdcb9081 Месяц назад +5

    I have been looking for recipes to use my homemade Greek yogurt and yeah! This looks perfect! Thanks for sharing!

    • @Katniss_cosmos
      @Katniss_cosmos Месяц назад +3

      Here A quicker but delicious and close enough recipe 😊 for the crust I combine together oat flour and almond flour with some natural butter or nut butter, for the topping I combine Greek yogurt with any kind of cream cheese like kiri or Philadelphia for example with some honey or if you want it lower in calories you sweeten it with liquid stevia or a low calorie syrup.

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +1

      Making it with homemade Greek yogurt would be even better! Thanks for your comment!

  • @qualqui
    @qualqui Месяц назад +3

    You're always on it Sasha! Thank you for sharing this recipe for a lighter but just as tasty Cheesecake as the one made with cream cheese is.😋👍

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +2

      It truly tastes like the regular cheesecake, can't get enough of it:) Hope you'll give it a try! Thanks so much for supporting!

  • @Enya_Totem
    @Enya_Totem Месяц назад

    What a refreshing video, thank you so much for sharing this! I made the Chia-crust cheescake today you showed on another video and I really love it! The accent and calm voice really elevates your videos, keep up the beautiful work!

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад

      Hi! Thanks so much for your kind words of support! Glad you enjoy the recipes!

  • @John.VanCleave
    @John.VanCleave Месяц назад

    I stumbled upon your channel and have to say you're brilliant! Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Can't wait to try a bunch of your recipes.

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад

      Thanks so much John, it's great to have you here, hope you'll enjoy the recipes! Take care!

  • @sleepinglioness5754
    @sleepinglioness5754 Месяц назад +2

    Looks delicious and I would think this is much lighter and more digestible than the richer, traditional cheesecakes. This will make for a wonderful summer delight.
    Thanks, Sasha. We appreciate all your hard word and creative marvels you share with us.

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +1

      It's definitely a summer delight, it's so refreshing, not a sugar bomb... Glad you like the recipe! I appreciate your kind words of support!

    • @methatlovescats3602
      @methatlovescats3602 Месяц назад

      Greek yogurt is heavy and boring

  • @gloriamiller516
    @gloriamiller516 Месяц назад +2

    Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @ta3061
    @ta3061 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for another great recipe!

  • @hazelkinvig-paul8231
    @hazelkinvig-paul8231 Месяц назад +2

    No bake cheesecakes are my favourite type of cheesecakes Sasha! I have a tub of lower fat whipping cream in my fridge and some blueberries, so I will definitely have to try a healthier blueberry cheesecake! As ever, TFS and have a great week! 👍💖

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +1

      Hi Hazel, that would be great, hope you'll enjoy your cheesecake just as much as I did, that's right, I did, there's no more leftovers in the fridge:) Happy cheesecake making! Have a wonderful week! Sending back love!

  • @debsylvester2012
    @debsylvester2012 Месяц назад

    What a beautiful recipe. I must prepare this soon. Thank you so very much. ☮️🌹👏👏👏👏👏

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks for your feedback, hope you'll enjoy it!

  • @sarahporter9541
    @sarahporter9541 Месяц назад

    Love your recipes..and have been watching you for a few years..im going to have to try this one!

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад

      Hi Sarah! It's great to have you here, hope you'll enjoy this healthier cheesecake!

  • @hauwaagwae4660
    @hauwaagwae4660 Месяц назад

    Thanks!!! For sharing ❤❤❤

  • @msr1116
    @msr1116 Месяц назад +3

    Two tips:
    --Crushing cookies in a food processor might scratch the plastic bowl
    --Don't toss the whey....it can be mixed into most batters, adding a bit of tang.
    Looks very good and easy to bring to a pot luck. The strained yogurt is also used as cheese in some cultures---flavored with olive oil, herbs, seasonings or spread plain on bread topped with honey, jam, or fresh fruit.

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks for your tips! I usually add the whey into my smoothie, but yes it can be used for making a crust too. Strained yogurt is so delicious, I'll try to make a homemade spread out of it, wait... it could be one of my next videos:)

    • @msr1116
      @msr1116 Месяц назад

      @@HowToCookSmarter .... Yogurt is a marvelously versatile food equally good for sweet and savory recipes. How about a savory oat cracker or seed cracker..... with oats, of course.

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад

      @@msr1116 Yes, that would be a nice one too, will give that a try... the problem with oat flour is that it lack crunchiness... but I'm on it.

  • @fredacharbel7510
    @fredacharbel7510 Месяц назад

    Yummmm

  • @SilverStarCrow
    @SilverStarCrow Месяц назад

    Hey! Such a nice discovery, love your channel. Can we replace the greek yogurt by Skyr ?

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад

      Hi, it's good to have you here! Yes, that would be nice too, if you like skyr go for it.

  • @cayasm
    @cayasm Месяц назад +1

    I did this today, I grated lemon zest into the mix for a lovely tangy flavour. For the base I roasted oats mixed with apple sauce butter. Great recipe thanks❤

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +1

      That's great news, love your take on this recipe!

  • @janicemackey8178
    @janicemackey8178 Месяц назад

    Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @justme-hx8eg
    @justme-hx8eg Месяц назад

    Can you tell me if this freezes well please .I am going to make it but will nit get through all of it quickly

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +2

      I'm not a big fan of freezing the cheesecake, you know the texture may go off, I would rather make a 2-3 mug cheesecakes using half of the recipe.

  • @eftg3450
    @eftg3450 Месяц назад

    Can u please upload pastries like savory and desserts

  • @hyperobelisk9593
    @hyperobelisk9593 Месяц назад +3

    i know you mostly do content on low calorie recipes, but if possible could we have some High calorie recipes for people who is trying to bulk with healthy ingredients/whole foods and not have to recur to very processed fast food.
    Thanks.

    • @cbgbstew4072
      @cbgbstew4072 Месяц назад +1

      Just eat bigger servings of his healthy recipes!

    • @chelsieromero4874
      @chelsieromero4874 Месяц назад

      Use cream cheese instead of the yogurt for the filling😉

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +2

      Will have that on mind, thanks for your feedack!

  • @TheHermitTeller
    @TheHermitTeller Месяц назад

    I imagine you could probably add a choice of flavouring too with this like lemon juice or zest if I wanted to make a lemon cheese cake? 😍

  • @gaurivasudevan2291
    @gaurivasudevan2291 Месяц назад

    Thank you! How can I make without Heavy cream? Also Is it possible to just bake the crust in the cake pan instead of making crackers and then putting in the food processor?

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад

      Hi! Sure, you can make this cheesecake without using Greek yogurt only, but it makes the cheesecake more light in texture, and in taste too... For the crust, you can it in a cake pan, but the texture will be more dense that way.

    • @gaurivasudevan2291
      @gaurivasudevan2291 Месяц назад

      @@HowToCookSmarter thank you!!!

  • @nelamariana3761
    @nelamariana3761 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks Have nice day Hugsssss🤝🙏🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️💪

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks! Sending back hugs!

    • @nelamariana3761
      @nelamariana3761 Месяц назад

      @@HowToCookSmarter 😄😄😄😄🖐️🤗🤗🤗🤝🙏👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ta3061
    @ta3061 12 дней назад

    I’m making this today!! I tried another “healthy cheesecake” recipe and 👎🏻😾 looking forward to this one!

  • @jamesjasonallen4168
    @jamesjasonallen4168 Месяц назад

    Is the specified amount of greek yoghurt before or after straining? Cause it will lose some weight while straining right?

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +1

      Hi James, you're right, it's 2 cups of strained Greek yogurt (after straining).

    • @jamesjasonallen4168
      @jamesjasonallen4168 Месяц назад

      @@HowToCookSmarter gotcha! I just strained about 1kg of Greek yoghurt and was left with around 600 grams strained.

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +1

      @@jamesjasonallen4168 I usually do the same thing, drop a whole container into the strainer, strained Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey is also a wonderful dessert:)

    • @jamesjasonallen4168
      @jamesjasonallen4168 Месяц назад +1

      @@HowToCookSmarter yum! With walnuts

  • @michelewalkerwebb
    @michelewalkerwebb Месяц назад

    O 🤤🤤

  • @tabbybrown3035
    @tabbybrown3035 Месяц назад

    How much gelatin would you add if you want to use gelatin

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +1

      There's no need for gelatin, I think it would go off if you use it in this recipe.

  • @MushreefMurtaza
    @MushreefMurtaza 28 дней назад

    What's a honey substitute if you are allergic to honey?

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  24 дня назад

      Maple syrup, or other liquid sweetener like date syrup would be fine too.

  • @1andonlyMiro
    @1andonlyMiro Месяц назад

    In most of these recipes stevia or another sugarfree sweetener is a must for me. The greek yogurt requires quite a bit of sweetener imo to be compareable with "regular" versions of these meals.

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад

      What type of stevia do you use and how much would you add for this type of dessert?

    • @1andonlyMiro
      @1andonlyMiro Месяц назад

      @@HowToCookSmarter I use erythritol. I'd use a lot. I eyeball the amounts, taste the paste, adjust the amount if needed. Imo it makes greek yogurt 100x better for sweet recipes.

  • @chelsieromero4874
    @chelsieromero4874 Месяц назад +1

    If I were to use cream cheese instead, how much would that be🤔🙂

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад

      Hi! You can use the same amount like Greek yogurt

    • @chelsieromero4874
      @chelsieromero4874 Месяц назад

      @@HowToCookSmarter Thank You😊

    • @cbgbstew4072
      @cbgbstew4072 Месяц назад

      If you’re going to use cream cheese, just make a regular cheesecake from a regular recipe.

  • @Meriem1603
    @Meriem1603 Месяц назад

    Can i substitute apple sauce with banana?

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +1

      Hi, that would be a nice option too, a bit sweeter I guess, but that's fine too, because this recipe is moderate on sweetness.

  • @calrez
    @calrez Месяц назад +1

    👍 for not using artificial sweeteners

  • @Aisha-ej8lj
    @Aisha-ej8lj Месяц назад +1

    Alternativa to oat flour??

  • @trudybongers3534
    @trudybongers3534 Месяц назад

    ❤❤😮😮❤❤😊😊❤❤

  • @fayem4091
    @fayem4091 Месяц назад +6

    Mate i am sorry, but with adding heavy cream in there you added fat and maybe even more than using special types cream cheese...
    The honey and maple syrup is still a bit more complex sugars but still sugar molecules non the less and over all some sort of sweetener would be a big improvement...
    So a cup of yogurt and cheese cream mix with chia seeds with stevia , an oat base of some sort with maybe chia seeds to be firm again and a diabetic friendly jam would do wonders to make this maybe not as pretty but definitely a healthier twist in my humble opinion

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад

      I just wanted to get it close as possible to the traditional cheesecake, but still keep it on a healthier side, and if you compare the numbers (check for the chart at the end of video) you can see all the difference. Sure you can make this cheesecake by using strained Greek yogurt only and stevia.

  • @dragosdinu7130
    @dragosdinu7130 Месяц назад +1

    How can I replace that heavy cream? For the lactose intolerant people and those who want to avoid that fat content.

    • @luckyladycharm
      @luckyladycharm Месяц назад +2

      Coconut cream for vegans but I don't know about what you can use for low fat

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +2

      I guess silken tofu would work well, but don't know about complementing the flavors.

  • @matthewsherrill1548
    @matthewsherrill1548 Месяц назад

    first

  • @docholliday4546
    @docholliday4546 Месяц назад +15

    The taste isn't the same..

    • @cbgbstew4072
      @cbgbstew4072 Месяц назад +14

      Think about why that is, though.

    • @wv5853
      @wv5853 Месяц назад +6

      I just learned Cream cheese emulsion witch is basically cream cheese extract exists and is zero calories if you want to try adding that, there’s also stevia and sweetened Greek yogurt options if it’s not sweet enough.

    • @chelsieromero4874
      @chelsieromero4874 Месяц назад +1

      Use cream cheese instead🙂 just consume in moderation❤

    • @wv5853
      @wv5853 Месяц назад +8

      @@chelsieromero4874 the point of the video was to make it lower in calories though, fat free cream cheese exists it’s just made in a factory and this channel is more focused on trying to make desserts as natural as possible.

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +18

      Trust me there's no big difference in taste between the cream cheese and strained Greek yogurt, the overall taste more depends on the type of honey you use.

  • @stomzee
    @stomzee Месяц назад +1

    No bake and proceeds to bake the base

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +2

      Just in case you want to go all from scratch

    • @cbgbstew4072
      @cbgbstew4072 Месяц назад

      Shut up. That’s so lame and pedantic.

  • @caty9995
    @caty9995 Месяц назад

    Can't eat oat flour. Sucks.

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +1

      You can use any other flour of your choice.

    • @caty9995
      @caty9995 Месяц назад

      @@HowToCookSmarter ok. Thank you.

  • @michelefisher5171
    @michelefisher5171 Месяц назад

    🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢

  • @JebesNikove
    @JebesNikove Месяц назад

    Kao i uvek deluje super ukusno ! Samo za nas balkance javorov sirup eh ima mi meh ukus, sve ostalo odlicno.

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Месяц назад +2

      Hvala na podršci! Vjerujem, ali ni cijena mu nije baš pristupačna, med je uvijek dobra zamjena.

    • @JebesNikove
      @JebesNikove Месяц назад

      @@HowToCookSmarter Prva klasa su ti recepti i ceo kanal, bas sam se fino najeo gomilu puta, jos kada sam video da si nas (prepoznao proizvodjace namirnica) bas mi drago bilo :) Sve najbolje !