Description
A healthier twist on cheesecake with saffron, cardamom, and Greek yogurt, delivering rich flavors and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla flavor recommended)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine the saffron threads and 2 tablespoons of warm milk in a small bowl and let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar and Greek yogurt to the cream cheese, mixing until fully blended.
- Incorporate the saffron infusion, remaining milk, protein powder, lemon juice, cardamom, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Grease a springform pan or line with parchment paper.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for about 10 minutes.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve with optional toppings like fresh fruit or honey.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute cream cheese with a vegan alternative and use silken tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cheesecake, saffron, Greek yogurt, high protein dessert, healthier cheesecake