2-Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake (Viral Recipe)
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This viral 2-ingredient yogurt cheesecake is an easy, no-bake dessert that turns Greek yogurt and cookies into a creamy, cheesecake-like treat after a few hours in the fridge.
This 2-ingredient yogurt cheesecake, which originally started in Japan, has been everywhere lately. I first came upon it on Instagram (via this video) and I given that I love easy recipes like this, I had to try it for myself. And I can confirm, it’s 100% worth the hype!
It’s so good — light, creamy, cheesecake-like texture. It’s giving major icebox cake vibes, but with a thicker consistency. It really does remind me of my 3-Ingredient ice box cake.
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Why I Love This Yogurt Cheesecake Recipe
- High-protein dessert vibes: Creamy Greek yogurt makes this feel rich and satisfying while still working as a balanced snack or breakfast.
- Easy to customize: Swap the cookies, change the yogurt flavor or add fun toppings to make it your own.
- Minimal prep: Just press, chill and scoop. No baking required.
- Already dreaming up variations: Banana pudding and cookies-and-cream are next on my list.
Ingredients Needed
- vanilla Greek yogurt – this is doing all the heavy lifting, so go with something thick and creamy. I recommend a full-fat Greek yogurt or skyr-style yogurt for the best cheesecake-like texture. I tested this with both Painterland Sisters and Maple Hill Creamery and loved how rich and smooth it turned out.
- breakfast-style cookies or biscuits – instead of traditional Biscoff cookies, I used Sweet Loren’s Breakfast Biscuits. They’re gluten-free and soften perfectly as the dessert chills.
How to Make Yogurt Cheesecake
Step 1: Press the cookies directly into the yogurt so they are nestled in and partially submerged.
Step 2: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 to 5 hours or overnight, until the cookies soften and the mixture turns thick and cheesecake-like.
Recipe Tips
- Use a thick yogurt: Full-fat Greek or skyr makes all the difference for that rich, creamy texture.
- Let it chill long enough: Overnight gives the best, fully softened cookie layers.
- Save dishes: You can press the cookies right into the yogurt container instead of transferring everything to a new dish.
How to Store
- Refrigerator: Cover and store the yogurt cheesecake in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing this one, since the yogurt texture can change once thawed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Vanilla is my go-to, but any thick Greek or skyr-style yogurt will work well here.
Nope. Any cookie or biscuit that softens easily as it chills will work.
Absolutely. Crushed chocolate, sliced bananas, whipped cream or a drizzle of nut butter would all be delicious here.
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2-Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat vanilla Greek yogurt, I used Maple Hill Creamery
- 4 cookies, I used Sweet Loren's Breakfast Biscuits
Instructions
- Add yogurt to a meal prep container (or leave it in the container). Insert cookies into the yogurt in vertical rows.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours, or overnight to let the cookies soften. Enjoy!
Notes
- I used Sweet Loren’s Breakfast Biscuits, which I got at Whole Foods.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I used Cherry bottom Greek yogurt and then soft biscuits and omgggg yesssss please
So glad you loved this one! Cherry yogurt is such a good call here and sounds like the perfect upgrade. Thanks so much for making the recipe and coming back to leave a review, I really appreciate it.
Made this on a whim and ended up enjoying it more than I expected. The cookies soften nicely in the yogurt and give it a cheesecake-style texture. It’s simple, quick, and works well when you want something sweet without much effort.
Yay! So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Jess. Thanks for coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
I think the nutrition content is off…the biscuits say 200 cal and the yogurt is 140 cal …that’s more calories than 254 calories in total..and the sugar content is way off.
Oops I realized I only noted that this serves 1. It should serve 2, so the macros are based on 1/2 the recipe. Sorry about that confusion, I just updated it!
This was so much better than I expected it to be. The texture was perfect. Can’t wait to try a tiramisu version.