Description
This viral 2-ingredient Japanese cheesecake is a creamy no-bake dessert made with thick yogurt and crunchy cookies. As the cookies soften while chilling, they create a texture similar to classic cheesecake with layers of creamy filling and tender crust.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup thick dairy-free yogurt, such as Culina Bourbon Vanilla or Cocojune Unsweetened Vanilla
- 7 gluten-free cinnamon Sweet Thins cookies
- Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Fresh raspberries
- Fresh strawberries
- Fresh cherries
- Optional Variations:
- Chocolate Sweet Thins cookies
- Lemon Sweet Thins cookies
- Crushed cookies for a bottom crust layer
- Chia jam swirl
- Melted dairy-free chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- If desired, stir maple syrup into the yogurt for extra sweetness.
- Spoon the yogurt into a small glass jar, ramekin, or dessert cup.
- Smooth the top gently with the back of a spoon.
- Insert the cookies into the yogurt at a slight angle, arranging about 5 in the center and 2 along the sides.
- Press the cookies down gently so they are mostly submerged in the yogurt.
- Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
- Garnish with fresh berries or cherries before serving if desired.
- Serve chilled directly from the jar.
Notes
- Overnight chilling creates the creamiest cheesecake-like texture.
- Use thick yogurt for best results and richer consistency.
- Greek yogurt can be used if dairy-free is not required.
- Thin crispy cookies soften best during chilling.
- Add jam, fruit, or chocolate for extra flavor variations.
- This dessert is best served cold and should not be reheated.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Freezing is not recommended because yogurt texture may become grainy.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert jar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
