Skinny Peaches & Cream Greek Yogurt Cheesecake, I have lightened the luscious, rich cheesecake without losing any delectable flavor!
I have decided to run another Half Marathon.
I don’t know if that’s good or bad. Sane or Crazy.
Running is so addictive. Running makes me feel awesome. My husband thinks that’s crazy. He doesn’t understand the rush. But, I’ve run my whole life, I don’t know anything else.
Racing is addictive. Once you race, you want to race again to see if you can do a personal best (or pr, a personal record). If you don’t do better, you have to try again, because well, you can’t stop when you did worse!! See how this goes?
But, I do eat better when I’m training for a run. I’m more conscious of eating good, quality food with all the nutrients I need to power a run. As I’ve stated time and again on the blog, I have a sweet tooth. I love desserts but, I’m trying to get healthier desserts.
Skinny Peaches & Cream Greek Yogurt Cheesecake
Greek yogurt is wonderful and I have been incorporating it into more and more dishes. Everything that I previously used sour cream in, I now substitute Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt has more protein than regular yogurt, it’s creamier and tangier. I get non-fat, plain Greek yogurt and add it to all kinds of recipes.
Skinny Peaches & Cream Greek Yogurt Cheesecake
Ingredients
CRUST
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
CHEESECAKE
- 2 cups Greek yogurt fat-free plain
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup peaches fresh, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
CRUST
- Combine flour, syrup, oil, and salt, mixing with a fork until clumpy and resembles coarse sand.
- Pour into a 10-inch tart pan or springform pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake at 350 degrees, 15 minutes, or until lightly brown.
- Remove from oven and fill with desired filling. Crust does not have to cool before filling.
CHEESECAKE
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a blender, add eggs, sugar, yogurt, and vanilla. Blend until smooth. Add cornstarch, salt, and peaches, Pulse 4 to 5 times until blended but the peaches aren't pureed. You still want small chunks of peaches. Pour into prepared crust..
- Bake 30 minutes or until the center is set and edges are lightly brown. Turn the oven off and open the door. Allow it to sit in the oven for 5 minutes to gently cool, before removing.
- Cool completely on the countertop before refrigerating. Refrigerate at least 2 to 3 hours before releasing the springform pan.
- Serve cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
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Ivana says
Are you sure about kcal in a serving? Cause only the crust has around 1000 kcal and that is almost 100 per serving. And where are the rest ingridients?
Paula says
I used an online calculator
Charles Newton says
Yogurt has been found to have numerous beauty and health benefits. Share with you that seven reasons why people should add yogurt to their diet.
Jodee Weiland says
Cheesecake without guilt…what more could I ask for in a dessert!?! Love this recipe…it looks so delicious and creamy…thanks for sharing!
Paula says
Thanks Jodee, I love cheesecake and always eat too much so this is a good alternative. Thanks for visiting!
Jenny says
We love your site and recipes so much we choose to feature your peaches and cream cheesecake recipe on our Easter roundup here thehappygal.com/healthy-easter-recipes Thank you!
-The Happy Gal
Diane Roark says
I just wanted to let you know that I am featuring this great cheesecake you linked up on Saturday Dishes Healthy recipes tonight on my blog post. It will be live at 5pm. central.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
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gloria says
Could I substitute the sugar for 1/4 cup honey?
Paula says
Yes or agave nectar either would be great!
gloria says
Also, could I replace the almond flour with oat flour?
Paula says
I have never worked with oat flour, but I think it would be ok.
Sinea Pies says
oooh, this looks so good, Paula.
Have a wonderful New Year. 2014 is going to be great!
Paula says
Thank you so much, Sinea! Looking forward to a great year!
Abbi says
This was so yummy! And pretty!! It was really easy to do also! First time to bake with Greek yogurt! Thanks:)