Lemon and Greek honey are classic Greek ingredients for any dish, adding an aroma and flavor from the Mediterranean. But add Greek yogurt into the mix and you’ve got a wonderful, Greek-inspired cheesecake made with three of the Greekest ingredients we know– Greek yogurt, honey and lemons.
The simplicity of this recipe makes it all the more appealing. Read below and see how quickly (and easily) you can have one of these gorgeous and tasty cheesecakes on your table.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups plain 2% Greek yogurt
- 1 cup non fat cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp honey
- 3 egg whites (9 tbsp if using the kind in a carton)
- 1/4 cup arrowroot starch or cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated. It will look thin and watery, but that’s ok.
- Pour mixture into a greased 8×8 circle pan (a springform is best). Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Chill in fridge overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
- After chilled, cut into slices and serve chilled. Use remaining honey to drizzle on top of each piece. Store leftovers in the fridge.
