Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

Total Time Prep: 40 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours. + chilling
Yield 12 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Whether dressing it up with toppings or savoring it plain, Greek yogurt cheesecake is pure indulgence.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1-1/4 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Wrap the bottom half of a 9-in. springform pan with 3 layers of aluminum foil, set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine graham crackers, sugar and melted butter. Press crumbs into the bottom of prepared pan and about 1 inch up the sides. Place on baking sheet, bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. Increase oven temperature to 450°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, 4-5 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to medium-low; add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, until incorporated, about 5 minutes. Beat in Greek yogurt, lemon juice, cornstarch and vanilla until smooth and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Pour filling over cooled crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
  4. Bake 15 minutes. Decrease oven temperature to 225°; bake until just set, about 1-1/4 hours. Turn oven off and open the oven door; let cheesecake sit 30 minutes, or until center is completely set. Remove from oven, refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.
  5. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Remove rim from pan; serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 238 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

This creamy cheesecake is extra dense thanks to the addition of tangy Greek yogurt. For extra sweetness, place fresh fruit on top of each slice. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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