Healthier "Cheesecakes" with Greek Yogurt and Mixed Berries

Healthier "Cheesecakes" with Greek Yogurt and Mixed Berries

Creamy no-bake cups layer tangy Greek yogurt filling with a crisp graham crust and fresh berries.

Total 4 hr 30 min Makes 6 servings Calories 265/serving

Dietary

Nut free, Halal

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat

These individual cheesecakes swap most of the cream cheese for thick Greek yogurt, giving a tangy, light filling over a buttery graham cracker crust. No oven needed beyond toasting the crumbs, making this a quick make-ahead dessert for warm weather or a lighter end to a dinner party. Fresh mixed berries add brightness and a touch of natural sweetness on top.

Ingredients

  • 1 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cups honey
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 1/2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 1 tablespoons honey, for drizzling

Method

  1. In a small bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.

  2. Divide the crumb mixture evenly among 6 small glasses or jars, pressing firmly into the bottom of each with the back of a spoon.

  3. Chill the crusts in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.

  4. Sprinkle gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl and let stand 5 minutes to soften.

  5. Microwave the gelatin mixture in 10-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully dissolved and liquid, about 20 to 30 seconds total.

  6. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.

  7. Add the Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the cream cheese and beat until smooth and well combined.

  8. With the mixer running on low, slowly pour in the dissolved gelatin and beat until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds.

  9. Divide the yogurt filling evenly over the chilled crusts in each glass, smoothing the tops with a spoon or small offset spatula.

  10. Cover and refrigerate until the filling is set and firm, at least 4 hours.

  11. Just before serving, top each cheesecake with mixed berries and drizzle with a little honey.

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    Healthier "Cheesecakes" with Greek Yogurt and Mixed Berries

    These individual cheesecakes swap most of the cream cheese for thick Greek yogurt, giving a tangy, light filling over a buttery graham cracker crust. No oven needed beyond toasting the crumbs, making this a quick make-ahead dessert for warm weather or a lighter end to a dinner party. Fresh mixed berries add brightness and a touch of natural sweetness on top.

    4 hr 30 min 6 servings 265 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cups graham cracker crumbs
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
    • 1/3 cups honey
    • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
    • 2 tablespoons cold water
    • 1 1/2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
    • 1 tablespoons honey, for drizzling

    Method

    1. 1

      In a small bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.

    2. 2

      Divide the crumb mixture evenly among 6 small glasses or jars, pressing firmly into the bottom of each with the back of a spoon.

    3. 3

      Chill the crusts in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.

    4. 4

      Sprinkle gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl and let stand 5 minutes to soften.

    5. 5

      Microwave the gelatin mixture in 10-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully dissolved and liquid, about 20 to 30 seconds total.

    6. 6

      In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.

    7. 7

      Add the Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the cream cheese and beat until smooth and well combined.

    8. 8

      With the mixer running on low, slowly pour in the dissolved gelatin and beat until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds.

    9. 9

      Divide the yogurt filling evenly over the chilled crusts in each glass, smoothing the tops with a spoon or small offset spatula.

    10. 10

      Cover and refrigerate until the filling is set and firm, at least 4 hours.

    11. 11

      Just before serving, top each cheesecake with mixed berries and drizzle with a little honey.