Lightened up, but still delicious, this strawberry cheesecake is so simple to make you will want to make it more often than just special occasions.
This strawberry cheesecake is made lighter with Greek yogurt but is still crazy delicious. And this comes from someone that doesn't even like cheesecake!
The one problem was the color. I wanted it to be pink for Valentine's Day (and just because pink is pretty) but it wasn't pink enough.
So I told myself I'd make it again with more strawberries to make it more pink just in time for Valentine's Day. So I am simply just going to add more strawberries in the description and these pictures will just have to do.
If you are looking for more yummy cheesecake recipes, you will love these Mini Mint Chocolate Cheesecakes, Cheesecake with Ginger Snap Crust, No Bake Cheesecake Bars, Pecan Cheesecake Bars and definitely these Mixed Berry Cheesecake Bars!
These would be extra delicious with some Apple Chai Latte, Eggnog Latte, Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate or even some Spiked Apple Cider!
Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!
Why You Should Make This Strawberry Cheesecake
It says a lot when I love this cheesecake, for the simple reason that I do not like cream cheese at all. I don't even like the smell of cream cheese.
So it dawned on me, maybe if I cut the amount of cream cheese in half and add some plain Greek yogurt (which also adds protein) maybe it will taste less cream-cheese-like?
Woohoo! I was right!
It is still light, creamy and delicious, it's just not pink! Oh well. I don't want to add artificial colors to this beauty so this color will have to do.
I did find this natural pink food coloring and can't wait to try it next time with it. It's made only with red dragon fruit powder and leaves a beautiful pink color.
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Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon plus 3⁄4 cup unrefined sugar divided use
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice about 1⁄2 medium lemon’s worth
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9" pie pan or springform pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, butter, cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Press the mixture into the prepared pie pan, making sure to press evenly on the bottom and the sides of pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- While baking, place strawberries in a high speed blender or food processor until smooth. Add cream cheese, Greek yogurt, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed.
- When the mixture is almost smooth, add the eggs, one at time, on low speed. Continue to beat on low speed until smooth.
- Pour into the pie pan and bake for 60 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- The middle will not be completely set. Cool on the counter for at least 30 minutes, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve cold.
Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen
These cheesecake looks divine! I hope you're resting!
lauren.kelly
Yes I am Jessica and thank you!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
This looks great! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
lauren.kelly
Thanks os much Megan!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes)
Girl you are a rockstar. I can't believe you posted this!
lauren.kelly
Hardly Jocelyn. You, my friend, are the true ROCK STAR!
Nutmeg Nanny
This strawberry cheesecake looks delicious! I love that it's made with Greek yogurt because I love that yogurt tang!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Brandy! I also love that tang!
Sally Solo
I'm so glad you're home, Lauren. Enjoy Valentine's Day with your boys! Thanks to you, I'll never make cheesecake without Greek yogurt again! Yum.
lauren.kelly
Hi Sally! Thanks so much! Happy Valentine's Day!
lauren.kelly
Thank you so much Sally! And yay! I love that you're using Greek yogurt!!
Angie
This cheesecake looks so delicious! And I love how healthy it is!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Angie!
Melissa from Hungry Food Love
So happy to hear you are back. Wishing you all the best in the recovery process. Oh plus this cheesecake! swoon
lauren.kelly
Thanks Melissa!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
This was totally worthy of posting! I think it looks perfect. And I'm happy to hear that you're back home! I can't even imagine 10 days in the hospital. I hope that will be your last ever surgery. 🙂
lauren.kelly
Thank you so much Erin! XO
Paula - bell'alimento
I've never made a cheesecake with yogurt. So interesting!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
So glad that you're home and recovering! Without or without the extra strawberries this cheesecake is fantastic!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
I'm glad to hear you're finally home! I hope you have a smooth recovery! This looks incredible, even without the extra pink!
The Food Hunter
This cheesecake looks amazing!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
This is totally pretty even without the extra pink! So glad you're finally home!
Stephanie
This looks so good, I'm glad you shared it!
I had no idea this was you 6th surgery! My goodness, I hope this one was the last! Keeping you in my prayers!
Kristen+@+A+Mind+Full+Mom
Lauren, I think this is still a beautiful cheesecake and I am glad you are shaing it-despite it not being perfect in your eyes. My husband will love this! Keeping you in my prayers!