Description
A healthy twist on a classic dessert, this Protein Orange Blossom Cheesecake combines creamy Greek yogurt and aromatic orange blossom for a guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2–3 tablespoons Orange Blossom Water
- 1 cup Cream Cheese
- ½ cup Sweetener (Honey or Sugar)
- 2 teaspoons Gelatin
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Zest of 1 medium Orange
- Optional: 1 cup crushed graham crackers and 4 tablespoons melted butter for crust
Instructions
- Prepare your crust (if using): Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter, press into a greased pan, and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Soak your gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit for 5-10 minutes until it blooms.
- Mix the filling: Combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a bowl; mix until smooth.
- Add flavors: Incorporate orange blossom water and orange zest, mixing until combined.
- Incorporate the gelatin: Melt bloomed gelatin in the microwave, then stir into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour into the pan: Transfer filling to the prepared crust or directly into the springform pan.
- Refrigerate: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Add a finishing touch: Top with additional orange zest or honey before serving.
- Slice and serve: Use a warm knife for clean slices and serve with toppings like Greek yogurt or fresh berries.
Notes
Creating this cheesecake is a fun adventure! Experiment with flavors and toppings to make it your own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, healthy dessert, protein dessert, orange blossom, guilt-free treat