Cheesecake Pie
This delicious Cheesecake Pie, all made from scratch by your loving hands, tastes so good that everyone will want this recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs for crust
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar for crust
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (for crust)
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
- Fresh fruit for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well mixed. It should resemble wet sand.
- Evenly press the mixture into the bottom and along the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 8-12 minutes, then take it out of the oven to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in yogurt, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until just combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. Bake the pie for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the center is nearly set.
- Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream and fresh fruit if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 7gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 303mgFiber: 1g
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