3 Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake
This yogurt cheesecake is so light and creamy. It is made with just 3 ingredients and doesn't require any flour, butter or oil. The cheesecake is easy to prepare and a high protein dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups (315g) nonfat plain or vanilla Icelandic skyr yogurt, brought to room temperature
- 4 large eggs, brought to room temperature
- 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease the interior of a 6-inch round cake pan. Make sure to use a one-piece one and not a springform pan. The cake batter is very thin and will leak in a springform pan. Try to use a pan that is 3 inches tall. Line the bottom with a parchment round. You don’t need to line the sides but make sure they are well greased.
- Add yogurt and eggs to a blender and blend until smooth and there are no egg streaks. Make sure your yogurt and eggs are brought to room temperature before blending. If they are still cold, when you add in the melted chocolate, it will cause the chocolate to seize.
- Add chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20 second intervals, stirring in between with a spatula, until the chocolate is smooth. Let the chocolate cool slightly, about 3 minutes.
- Add melted chocolate to the blender and blend until you have a smooth batter that is uniform in color, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed to help everything blend evenly.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared cake pan. Optional step: You can bake the cake in a water bath which will produce a smoother, creamier texture. See note section for the difference between baking in water bath and no water bath. If baking in water bath: Place the cake pan in a slightly larger baking pan, such as a 9 inch square pan. Fill the outer pan with room temperature water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cake batter, creating a water bath for the cake.
- Bake the cake for about 50-55 minutes or until cake is no longer wobbly or jiggly in the center. If the cake is baked in a water bath it will remain pale and won't really brown much. If it is baked without the water bath, it will lightly brown across the surface.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely. If baked without water bath, it will deflate a little as it cools. Place the cake in the fridge for several hours to set. I also recommend letting it sit in the fridge for a few hours to help the flavors develop better. To remove cake from the pan, gently loosen the sides with a thin spatula. Then carefully flip the cake pan upside down onto a plate and the cake should slide out. Then flip the cake onto another plate to make it right side up again. If desired, frost and decorate the cake before serving. Cut the cake with a sharp knife. Store uneaten cake in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Water bath note: Baking in the water bath will produce a smoother, creamier cake with a more even surface. The cake won't rise that much, but will be more similar to traditional cheesecake (minus the crust). Without the water bath, the cake will bake up higher and have a fluffier texture, similar to a souffle cheesecake. However, it will also collapse a little as it cools, so it won't look quite as nice unless you level off the top and cover it in frosting.
- Yogurt note: I used Siggi Icelandic yogurt. I tested with both plain and vanilla. I tested with nonfat version but I think the cake should also work with whole milk version. The cake should also work with a thick high protein Greek yogurt but I prefer using Icelandic skyr because it is thicker and higher in protein.
- White chocolate note: Use a premium brand and a fresh new bag because some of the cheaper brands and older white baking chips do not melt well. I used Nestle white baking chips.*
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- Optional whipped cream frosting:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2-3 tbsp sugar
- Add heavy cream and sugar to a mixer and mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Spread frosting over surface of the cake. You can also garnish with white chocolate shavings and fresh berries.
- Estimated nutrition does not include optional frosting.
Serving: 1slice, Calories: 179kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 66mg, Sugar: 18g, NET CARBS: 18
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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