Description
A delightful cheesecake combining rich flavors and the juicy goodness of plums, packed with protein and a touch of spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 medium Plums
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 16 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 pre-made or homemade Graham Cracker Crust
- 1/4 cup Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust by mixing crushed graham crackers and melted butter in a bowl, then pressing it into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prep the plums by slicing them in half and removing the pits.
- Make the cheesecake base by combining cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth, then blend in honey and vanilla extract, and mix in ground cinnamon.
- Incorporate the chopped plums into the cheesecake mixture without overmixing.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top, then bake in the oven for 45–50 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious cheesecake, garnished as desired!
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and butter with coconut oil. You can also create swirls with plum or berry jam before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheesecake, plum dessert, protein cheesecake, healthy dessert, spiced cheesecake