Description
Creamy greek yogurt cheesecake combines tangy yogurt with classic cheesecake richness for a lighter dessert. Mediterranean flavors shine through in this elegant, smooth treat that satisfies sweet cravings while offering a healthier indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) greek yogurt, full fat, plain
- 14 oz (396 g) sweetened condensed milk, canned
- 28 golden oreo cookies, crushed
- 4 golden oreo cookies, crushed (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation of Crust: Pulverize golden Oreo cookies into uniform, fine crumbs using a food processor, ensuring no large fragments remain.
- Crust Formation: Press cookie crumbs firmly into a 9-inch pie dish, creating a compact and even base that covers bottom and sides completely.
- Yogurt Mixture Creation: Whisk Greek yogurt and sweetened condensed milk together until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture without lumps.
- Mixture Thickening: Microwave the yogurt blend in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval to promote consistent heating and gradual thickening, continuing until the mixture reaches a notably denser consistency.
- Filling Application: Gently pour the thickened yogurt mixture over the prepared Oreo crust, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth, level surface.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 6-8 hours or ideally overnight, allowing the filling to set completely and develop a firm, creamy texture.
- Final Presentation: Prior to serving, optionally embellish the chilled cheesecake with additional crushed golden Oreo cookies sprinkled across the top for enhanced visual appeal and textural contrast, then slice into elegant wedges and serve cold.
Notes
- Crush Carefully: Use a food processor or rolling pin to create uniform, fine cookie crumbs without large chunks for a smooth, consistent crust texture.
- Microwave Mindfully: Heat yogurt mixture in short 30-second intervals, stirring between each to prevent uneven heating and ensure proper thickening.
- Chill Completely: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6-8 hours or overnight to achieve the perfect set and optimal creamy consistency.
- Garnish Gracefully: Sprinkle additional crushed golden Oreo cookies on top just before serving to add a delightful crunch and enhance visual presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg