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Healthy Cheesecake Recipes Lemon Yogurt Cups

Cheesecake lovers, let me introduce you to the little cups of joy that saved me from late-night fridge raids. These lemon yogurt cheesecake cups don’t weigh you down, yet they taste rich enough that you’ll swear they belong in a bakery window. I’ve always believed that dessert shouldn’t feel like a workout to recover from, and these prove it. When I first whipped these together, I expected a snack. Instead, I ended up with a mini dessert that carried the zing of lemon, the creaminess of Greek yogurt, and just enough sweetness to keep me from rummaging through the pantry. I call that a win. They’re homemade cheesecake made easy, no complicated steps, no water baths, just whisk, bake, chill, and enjoy. If you’re hunting for healthy cheesecake recipes that actually taste good, this is it. Think of it as the best easy cheesecake recipe meets protein cheesecake recipe in individual portions. You don’t have to share, unless you really want to, which I don’t. Call them an easy mini cheesecake recipe, call them a lighter twist, either way, these cups are my kitchen’s greatest little secret.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: best easy cheesecake recipe, easy cheesecake recipe, easy mini cheesecake recipe, Healthy Cheesecake Recipes, Homemade Cheesecake, protein cheesecake recipe
Servings: 6 cups
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 tbsp melted coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted coconut oil, then press a spoonful into each liner to form the base.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, honey, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
  4. Spoon the filling over crusts evenly and smooth the tops.
  5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until centers are just set.
  6. Cool at room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.