Two Ingredient Crustless Cheesecake

This Two-Ingredient Cheesecake is lusciously creamy with all the flavor of a traditional cheesecake. This incredibly easy "baked yogurt" recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect when you need a quick dessert!

As you all know, I am not one for overly complicated or heavy dessert recipes.  So, whenever I come across a dessert recipe that is (a) easy and (b) sounds delicious I am very game to try it... and when I came across this recipe for Bhapa Doi or baked yogurt, I was beyond intrigued.

Baked Yogurt

This 2 ingredient cheesecake or Baked Yogurt dessert is very popular in India, and after one taste, you'll understand why! It's incredibly creamy and has all the flavor of a traditional cheesecake!

With TWO ingredients.... AND it takes only minutes to make.

Originally, this Indian dessert recipe was made from heated milk mixed with sugar and fermented overnight in earthenware containers. This version is made with ingredients that you probably have on hand - sweetened condensed milk and plain greek yogurt.

Can you bake with yogurt?

Absolutely! Yogurt is a wonderful ingredient to use in baked goods!! It's the main ingredient in these fabulously easy Flatbreads! I also love to use it as a filling in this Yogurt Cheese Tart as well as in this Lemon Yogurt Cake!

Why is yogurt used in baked goods?

Yogurt adds moisture as well as a tangy flavor to baked goods! Yogurt also reacts with baking soda and baking powder and makes baked goods lighter and fluffier!

Can you use yogurt instead of milk in baking?

Plain yogurt and sour cream can both be used as a replacement for milk in baked goods. Typically, you use an equal amount of yogurt or sour cream as the amount of milk the recipe calls for.  

How to make 2 Ingredient Cheesecake:

1. Combine the yogurt and sweetened, condensed milk in a large bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.
2. Add any spices you are using and stir until incorporated.
3. Evenly divide the mixture between six ½ cup ramekins.
4. Place in a baking pan and add hot water until the water comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
5. Bake until the centers are set - insert a toothpick or a small knife. If it comes out clean, the cheesecakes are done!
6. Remove the ramekins from the pan and let cool.
7. Serve with fresh fruit or cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.

Two Ingredient Cheesecake Tips

The beauty of this recipe (aside from how easy it is to make!) is that you can dress up or dress down. Garnish it with:

• Fresh mango, peaches or passion fruit pulp
• Fresh berries
• Cooked apples
• Fruit preserves!

Flavorings:

As I said, this recipe is quite flexible in terms of garnishes and flavorings. Suggestions include:

• Vanilla extract - add a teaspoon of vanilla to the yogurt mixture before baking.
• Spices - ½ teaspoon of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice would also be delicious!
• Rum or Bourbon - Add a tablespoon of rum or bourbon to the yogurt mixture before baking to add some warm, spice notes. Like fat, alcohol enhances the flavor!

Want more sinfully delicious dessert recipes? You may love...

• Treacle Tart Recipe- Harry Potter's favorite dessert!
• Bourbon Sticky Toffee Pudding - the British classic made in the Instant Pot! -
• Spanish Flan - a light and creamy version of the classic!
• Mexican Flan - a traditional flan with all the trimmings!

If you enjoyed this recipe, I would LOVE for you to give it a 5-star rating! Cheers! Nancy

Two Ingredient Crustless Cheesecake

I tried this with both full fat greek yogurt and 2% fat and this is one of those times when full fat yogurt is a must! Also, be careful not to overbake - underdone is better than overdone with this one!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 189kcal

Author: Nancy Buchanan

Ingredients

• 2 cups plain full fat greek style yogurt
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk Nestle brand preferred
• ½ cup cubed fresh mango berries, passionfruit, bananas, etc., etc.
• Options:
• ½ teaspoon grated cinnamon nutmeg, cardamon, ginger, etc., etc. or a mixture like pumpkin or apple pie spice.

Instructions

• Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the greek yogurt and sweetened condensed milk and spices if using.
• Mix with a whisk to thoroughly combine.
• Spoon the yogurt mixture into 6 ramekins ( 3 ½ inches by 2 inches) dividing equally.
• Place ramekins in a glass rectangular baking pan.
• Pour hot water into the baking pan so that it comes up ½ way around the ramekins.
• Place pan into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
• Insert a toothpick or knife tip into a ramekin to check for doneness. If it comes out clean, the cheesecakes are ready
• If not, bake for another minute and check again.
• Remove cheesecakes from oven and let cool. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.

Recipe Notes

1. Can you substitute non fat greek yogurt? Yes, BUT the cheesecakes will have a grainy texture!
2. If you want  to serve the cheesecakes outside of the ramekins, spray the ramekins with cooking spray before filling them. After baking the cheesecakes, chill them well (overnight is best!).
3. To unmold, run a knife around the sides and place a plate on top of the ramekin. Flip both the plate and the ramekin over.
4. If the cheesecake doesn't plop right out, jiggle the ramekin to help loosen it. 
   

   Garnishes:

   The beauty of this recipe (aside from how easy it is to make!) is that you can dress up or dress down. Garnish it with:
   • Fresh mango, peaches or passion fruit pulp
   • Fresh berries
   • Cooked apples
   • Fruit preserves!

   Flavorings:

   As I said, this recipe is quite flexible in terms of garnishes and flavorings. Suggestions include:
   • Vanilla extract - add a teaspoon of vanilla to the yogurt mixture before baking.
   • Spices - ½ teaspoon of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice would also be delicious!
   • Rum or Bourbon - Add a tablespoon of rum or bourbon to the yogurt mixture before baking to add some warm, spice notes. Like fat, alcohol enhances the flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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