Lemony Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

This green yogurt cheesecake does not contain any cheese or cream.Instead, the main ingredient is healthy , which is higher in protein and significantly lower in calories and fat.

Lemon Greek Yogurt Ingrediants:

4 eggs

¾ cup sugar

1 tbs. cornstarch

¼ tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 cups plain Greek Yogurt (whole or 2%)

1 tbs. fresh lemon juice

1 tsp. lemon zest

RECIPE: LEMONY GREEK YOGURT CHEESECAKE 

(serves 8-10)

Graham Cracker Crust 

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (6-8 whole cookies)

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup melted butter (plus 1-2 tsp for preparing pan)

1.Heat beforehand oven to 300° F. Break cookies and place in food processoror  You can also make crumbs in the blender or by hand. 

2.Pulse until ground into medium-fine crumbs. Put into medium mixing bowl, and stir in butter and sugar. 3.Turn out into a buttered springform pan and, using your fingers, press mixture into an even crust along the bottom. 

4.You can also use a buttered glass pie plate and form the crumbs into a traditional crust along the bottom and up the sides. 

5.Bake for 10-15 minutes until firm and dry. 

6.Remove from oven and set on a wire rack.