Yummy Yummy Yogurt Cheesecake

Yield
8 servings


Ingredients
Crust    
1 1/3 cups graham crumbs 325 mL
1/4 cup sugar 50 mL
1/3 cup butter, melted 75 mL
1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 mL
1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 mL
Cheesecake    
1 1/2 - 750 g containers plain yogurt* 1125 g
2 Tbsp sugar 30 mL
1 Tbsp cornstarch 15 mL
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 15 mL
1 tsp lemon zest 5 mL
1 Tbsp vanilla 15 mL
2 eggs, lightly beaten 2


Directions

The day before making the cheesecake drain the yogurt. Line a colander with damp paper towel. Set colander into a bowl. Pour yogurt into lined colander and put into refrigerator. Lightly grease a 9" (23 cm) spring form pan. Crust: Combine graham crumbs, sugar, butter and spices in bowl. Press mixture onto bottom of pan; set aside. Cheesecake: Place drained yogurt in a medium sized bowl. Add sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, zest and vanilla. Mix gently with a whisk until blended. Stir in eggs. Pour into pan and smooth top with spatula. Bake at 300° F (150° C) until centre is set, about 50 to 60 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate. To serve top with fresh berries or your favorite pie filling.

* 3% or 6% MF yogurt



Nutrient Content
Per Serving: Energy: 318.0 Kcal · Carbohydrate: 31.4 g · Protein: 7.6 g ·   Fat (Total): 17.0 g · Calcium: 221.1 mg

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