Description
A light and refreshing cheesecake made with Greek yogurt and Jello, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 package (3 oz) Jello (any color/flavor)
- ⅓ cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- Fresh fruit or whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan or tart pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, and Jello powder, mixing well.
- Gradually mix in boiling water to dissolve the Jello.
- Pour the Jello mixture into the cream cheese mixture and stir until combined. Pour over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Slice and garnish with fresh fruit or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Experiment with different Jello flavors and toppings for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, Greek yogurt, dessert, summer, Jello