Description
This Breakfast Cheesecake is a delicious and healthy twist on traditional cheesecake, perfect for morning meals. It features a graham cracker crust, a creamy filling made with Greek yogurt and cream cheese, lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and topped with fresh berries and granola. Easy to prepare and ideal for meal prepping, this recipe combines indulgence with nutritious ingredients for a balanced breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Toppings
- Fresh berries
- Granola
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecake.
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture is evenly combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 8-inch baking dish or pie pan to form an even crust layer.
- Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until the filling is fully combined and has a creamy consistency.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the filling mixture over the crust in the baking dish, smoothing out the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly to ensure a creamy texture.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate it for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Serve: Slice the chilled cheesecake and top with fresh berries and granola just before serving to add freshness and crunch.
Notes
- You can use flavored Greek yogurt to add a sweeter or more fruity taste.
- This cheesecake is lightly sweetened to suit breakfast preferences but can be adjusted by adding more or less honey or maple syrup.
- Ideal for meal prep as it can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
