Description
A light and creamy cheesecake made with Greek yogurt and fruity jello, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 cup Jello powder (flavor of your choice)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip
- Graham cracker crust (pre-made or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of crushed graham crackers, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of melted butter. Mix well, then press into a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan. Bake for about 8 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- Mix the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy and smooth.
- Add the Greek yogurt: Slowly fold in the Greek yogurt until fully combined.
- Incorporate the Jello: Sprinkle in the jello powder and mix until well blended.
- Fold in the whipped cream: Gently mix in the whipped cream or Cool Whip until no streaks remain.
- Pour and chill: Pour the cheesecake batter into the crust and smooth the top. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours, or until set.
- Serve up: Cut into slices and enjoy with extra whipped cream or fresh fruit on top!
Notes
This cheesecake tastes better the next day after setting overnight. Feel free to try different jello flavors for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, Greek yogurt, jello, no bake, light dessert