Description
Start your day with a delicious and creamy Breakfast Cheesecake that combines the richness of a traditional cheesecake with the tang of Greek yogurt, topped with fresh berries and a hint of maple syrup. This indulgent yet healthy treat is perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Topping:
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
- Additional maple syrup and granola for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until creamy.
- Bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 35–40 minutes until just set.
- Cool and chill: Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door cracked open. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Top and serve: Add fresh berries, maple syrup, and granola before serving.
Notes
- For a grab-and-go option, bake in muffin tins for individual servings.
- Use flavored Greek yogurt for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
