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Two-Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake

American · Dessert · Easy

Two-Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake

Total
6 hr 10 min
Prep
6 hr 10 min
Serves
4
Calories
290
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Thick vanilla yogurt softens crisp cookies into a spoonable, cheesecake-like dessert. Fresh strawberries on the side cut through the sweet, tangy layers.

A long chill does the work in Two-Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake: dry cookies draw moisture from thick yogurt until both settle into soft, creamy layers. There is no baking or gelatin, so serve it from its container rather than expecting a firm cake.

Choose full-fat vanilla Greek yogurt and crisp speculoos cookies. The dessert base uses just those two ingredients; the strawberries listed alongside are a fresh serving accompaniment.

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Method

  1. Spoon the vanilla Greek yogurt into a small covered container about 6 inches square. Smooth the top so the yogurt has an even depth.

  2. Push the speculoos cookies vertically into the yogurt in close rows, leaving yogurt between them. Cover any exposed cookie edges with a little yogurt from the sides.

  3. Cover and refrigerate for until the cookies are soft and the yogurt has thickened around them. Spoon into four bowls and serve with the strawberries alongside.

Forkue tips

  • Use a spoon rather than trying to unmold the dessert; its structure depends on the thickness of the yogurt and the cookies you choose.

Storing and reheating

Keep the covered yogurt and cookie base refrigerated for up to 3 days. Add strawberries when serving; their juice loosens the layers if mixed in ahead.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

290Calories
12gProtein
40gCarbs
9gFat

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Two-Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake: FAQ

Does this taste like a baked cheesecake?

It has a tangy, creamy flavor and softened cookie layers, but it is lighter and spoonable. It does not have the dense structure of a baked cream cheese filling.

Can I use plain Greek yogurt?

Yes. Plain full-fat Greek yogurt works, though the cookies will supply nearly all the sweetness. Avoid thin regular yogurt, which leaves the dessert loose.

How do I store and reheat Two-Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake?

Keep the covered yogurt and cookie base refrigerated for up to 3 days. Add strawberries when serving; their juice loosens the layers if mixed in ahead.

How long does Two-Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake take?

About 6 hr 10 min in total: 6 hr 10 min prep and 0 min cooking.

What do I need to make Two-Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake?

The key ingredients are vanilla greek yogurt, speculoos cookies and strawberries, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Two-Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake?

Use a spoon rather than trying to unmold the dessert; its structure depends on the thickness of the yogurt and the cookies you choose.

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