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Published: May 30, 2016 Last Modified: May 20, 2019 By Sara 23 Comments

Greek Yogurt Cheesecakes

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This recipe for Greek yogurt cheesecakes is mini cheesecakes that have been lightened up with Greek yogurt and topped with fresh berries. A quick and easy sweet treat! #CloverGreekYogurt ad

This recipe for Greek yogurt cheesecake is mini cheesecakes that have been lightened up with Greek yogurt and topped with fresh berries. A quick and easy sweet treat!

I happen to love cheesecake, but I don’t love all the calories that come along with it. These little bite sized versions are made with Greek yogurt which means less guilt with plenty of great flavors.

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Mini Greek yogurt cheesecakes topped with fresh berries and garnished with mint.

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I love cheesecake, but it’s too dangerous for me to have an entire cake in the house – I might eat the whole thing! I came up with this recipe for Greek yogurt cheesecake to satisfy my cheesecake cravings in bite sized form.

These cheesecakes can be assembled in minutes and are the perfect make-ahead dessert for when you want a little sweet treat. My secret ingredient in this recipe is Clover Vanilla Organic Greek Yogurt. The yogurt gives these cheesecakes a lighter texture and adds a lot of flavor, plus each cup contains 12 grams of protein.

A cup of Clover brand Greek yogurt.

How do you make Greek yogurt cheesecake?

These Greek yogurt cheesecakes start with a simple graham cracker crust. The crust is pressed into cupcake liners and a 5 ingredient cheesecake filling is poured over the top. After 25 minutes in the oven, you’ve got dessert perfection!

Greek yogurt cheesecakes in muffin cups garnished with fruit.

You can top these cheesecakes with whatever fruit you like, a drizzle of chocolate sauce would also be a nice addition. I went with fresh berries because we always have them around now that they’re back in season. After you chill these little cakes, it’s easy to unmold them from the cupcake papers. My whole family loves these treats, I make them a few times a month!

Individual Greek yogurt cheesecakes topped with blueberries and raspberries.

I’ve included a video with step-by-step instructions on how you can make your own mini Greek yogurt cheesecakes. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or simply looking for an everyday sweet snack, these cheesecakes are sure to get rave reviews!

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This recipe for Greek yogurt cheesecakes is mini cheesecakes that have been lightened up with Greek yogurt and topped with fresh berries. A quick and easy sweet treat! #CloverGreekYogurt ad
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Greek Yogurt Cheesecakes

This recipe for Greek yogurt cheesecakes is mini cheesecakes that have been lightened up with Greek yogurt and topped with fresh berries. A quick and easy sweet treat!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 cheesecakes
Calories 218kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • For the filling:
  • 5 ounces cream cheese softened (you can use low fat or regular)
  • 1 5.3 ounce container of Clover Vanilla Organic Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup fresh berries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with 6 paper liners.
  • In a small bowl mix together the graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar until thoroughly combined. Spoon one tablespoon of the graham cracker mixture into each liner and press down to flatten.
  • In a medium bowl, using a mixer or a whisk, beat the cream cheese until very smooth, 2-3 minutes. Add the Greek yogurt, sugar, egg and vanilla extract, beat 1-2 minutes to combine.
  • Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the crusts.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until centers are set.
  • Remove from oven and cool at room temperature for 20 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Remove paper liners and top the cheesecakes with berries. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 181mg | Sugar: 15g
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    Comments

    1. SB says

      May 8, 2022 at 6:43 pm

      Hi!
      If I want to make one cheesecake with the same measurement as 12 mini cheesecakes, Would you know what baking dish size I should use?
      thank you!!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 11, 2022 at 11:40 am

        This would make a fairly small and thin regular cheesecake, my best guess would be an 8 inch pan but I haven’t tested the recipe this way, so unfortunately I can’t say for sure.

        Reply
    2. Julia says

      June 10, 2021 at 6:52 am

      can you do 100% greek yogurt without the cream cheese?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 10, 2021 at 11:34 am

        I haven’t tried it this way so I’m not sure if it would work!

        Reply
    3. Rachel says

      March 23, 2021 at 10:07 pm

      I subbed almond flour, coconut oil, and monk fruit for for the crust and monk fruit in the filling. It was absolutely delicious and a perfect sweet snack for my gestational diabetes diet! Thank you!

      Reply
    4. L says

      March 3, 2021 at 8:39 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent Recipe!!!!
      I made it with Monkfruit sweetener, it worked perfectly. Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Emily says

      July 26, 2020 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      Do we have to use that Greek yogurt? Or can we use a different type?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 26, 2020 at 2:56 pm

        I haven’t tried it with another variety, the reason it’s made with Greek yogurt is because this is a thicker type yogurt that’s more similar in texture to cream cheese.

        Reply
    6. Carla A Sanchez says

      April 27, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      Hello! Wonderful recipe! Can I keep leftovers in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 27, 2020 at 4:16 pm

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    7. Neelam says

      June 26, 2018 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      Hello ! I was wondering what can I use instead of egg.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 26, 2018 at 2:42 pm

        I’m not sure if this recipe will work without egg, the egg is what binds the cheesecake together. You may be able to try an egg replacement, but I’ve never done this so I don’t know if it’ll work or not. Egg replacement options: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/egg-substitutes

        Reply
    8. Greg says

      June 13, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea! Greek yogurt cheesecakes sound like a lot of fun. I love the individual mini cheesecakes!

      Reply
    9. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      June 5, 2016 at 6:44 am

      Your post brought back memories of my mother’s mini cheesecakes. Of course, hers were very simple and not decorated with the fruit…they look delicious.

      Reply
    10. Jenna @ A Savory Feast says

      May 31, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      These are so cute! I love that they are a lighter treat thanks to the greek yogurt.

      Reply
    11. Chris Scheuer says

      May 31, 2016 at 11:08 am

      These are beautiful and sound delicious. I love that they have lots of protein too! A win-win-win!

      Reply
    12. Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says

      May 31, 2016 at 6:38 am

      5 stars
      I can imagine taking a bite of these right now! How cute are these delicious treats. I bet your kids gobbled them up in no time. Great recipe, Sara!

      Reply
    13. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

      May 30, 2016 at 6:22 pm

      These are utterly adorable, and the fact that they’re healthy is just the icing on the (cheese)cake!

      Reply
    14. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

      May 30, 2016 at 6:01 pm

      So lovely. And love the small size and lightened up ingredients 🙂

      Reply
    15. cheri says

      May 30, 2016 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Sara, first of all I love your vintage pan, so nice. Anyway, love how you lightened these up, just in time for summer. Beautiful presentation.

      Reply
    16. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

      May 30, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      I could eat one of these everyday! So pretty and easy too – works for me! We just love yogurt but don’t think we get that brand here in the east but I’ll look. Thanks Sara! Sharing and pinning

      Reply
      • Mia says

        March 8, 2017 at 9:58 am

        Could you use Stevia instead of sugar and sugar free vanilla wafers for the crust?

        Reply
        • Sara says

          March 8, 2017 at 5:16 pm

          I think that would work fine!

          Reply

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