Honey yogurt cheesecake

Health score
4%
Honey yogurt cheesecake
115 min.
8
726kcal

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Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of our Honey Yogurt Cheesecake, a dessert that perfectly blends luxurious flavors with a hint of zest. This delightful treat is not just a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of taste that will leave your palate tingling with joy. Made with the finest mascarpone and Greek yogurt, this cheesecake is incredibly smooth and velvety, delivering a heavenly texture that melts in your mouth. What truly sets this recipe apart is the touch of natural sweetness from orange blossom honey, infusing each bite with a fragrant floral note that elevates the cheesecake experience.

Combine that with a crunchy base made from crushed amaretti biscuits and toasted almonds, and you've got a delightful contrast of textures that will keep you coming back for more. Whether you're hosting a special gathering or simply treating yourself after a long day, this cheesecake is the perfect showstopper to impress your guests and satiate your sweet cravings. Plus, it’s topped with a sprinkle of almonds and a drizzle of honey, making it a picture-perfect dessert that pairs wonderfully with fresh seasonal fruits.

Ready in just 115 minutes and serving up to eight people, this Honey Yogurt Cheesecake is not only easy to make but also a wholesome choice, boasting a balanced caloric profile. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will become the highlight of any meal!

Ingredients

  • 100 digestive biscuits crumbs (or ginger or digestive biscuits)
  • 85 almonds flaked toasted
  • 85 butter melted
  • 250 ml greek yogurt 
  • 750 mascarpone cheese 
  •  eggs 
  •  lemon zest 
  •  orange zest 
  • 250 ml cranberry-orange relish good (orange blossom is particularly )
  • servings fruit fresh

Equipment

  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • cake form
  • aluminum foil
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas
  2. Crush the biscuits and most of the almonds inside a plastic food bag using a rolling pin.
  3. Mix with the butter, then press into the bottom of a deep, oval, 23cm dish (or something similar in size a roasting tin, baking dish or cake tin will work).
  4. Bake for 10 mins until crisp.
  5. Stir or mash together the yogurt and mascarpone, then whisk in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the lemon and orange zests, then stir in most of the honey, reserving about 3 tbsp.
  6. Spread over the biscuit base, cover loosely with foil and cook for 1 hr.
  7. Remove the foil and cook for 15 mins more until lightly golden and the top is firm with just the slightest wobble in the middle. Leave to cool. Can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  8. To serve, scatter with almonds, drizzle over the remaining honey, and hand around fresh fruit to go with it.

Nutrition Facts

Calories726kcal
Protein8.03%
Fat72.45%
Carbs19.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.81
Glycemic Load
1.05
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.380434710047%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.26mg
Catechin
0.14mg
Epigallocatechin
0.28mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
6.48mg
Naringenin
3.69mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:725.7kcal
36.28%
Fat:58.73g
90.35%
Saturated Fat:32.71g
204.42%
Carbohydrates:35.59g
11.86%
Net Carbohydrates:31.13g
11.32%
Sugar:20.06g
22.29%
Cholesterol:158.83mg
52.94%
Sodium:215.63mg
9.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.65g
29.3%
Vitamin A:2056.87IU
41.14%
Calcium:226.34mg
22.63%
Vitamin E:3.32mg
22.15%
Vitamin C:18.26mg
22.14%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.34%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.33%
Fiber:4.46g
17.83%
Phosphorus:152.44mg
15.24%
Copper:0.24mg
12.24%
Magnesium:46.87mg
11.72%
Selenium:7.46µg
10.66%
Potassium:306.99mg
8.77%
Folate:33.44µg
8.36%
Iron:1.49mg
8.27%
Vitamin B3:1.56mg
7.78%
Vitamin K:8.02µg
7.63%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.85%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.81%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.36%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.02%
Vitamin B12:0.3µg
5.01%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%