Description
A delightful twist on a classic cheesecake, combining creamy Greek yogurt with zesty lemon and crunchy poppy seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar substitute)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper for the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice; blend until smooth.
- Add sweetener and mix until well combined, adjusting sweetness as desired.
- Stir in poppy seeds and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan or line with parchment paper.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Notes
Garnish with powdered sugar, extra poppy seeds, and fresh lemon slices before serving. Pair with Greek yogurt and fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: cheesecake, lemon, poppy seed, healthy dessert, protein dessert