No Bake Greek Yogurt Jello Cheesecake (Printable)
A light, tangy Greek yogurt cheesecake with vibrant fruit jello layer on buttery graham crust. No baking required for this refreshing dessert.
# Ingredient List:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
→ Cheesecake Filling
04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full fat or 2%)
06 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 2 tsp powdered gelatin
10 - 3 tbsp cold water
→ Jello Topping
11 - 1 box (3 oz) fruit-flavored gelatin (strawberry, raspberry, or lemon)
12 - 1 cup boiling water
13 - 1/2 cup cold water
14 - Fresh berries or fruit slices, for garnish (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
03 - Sprinkle powdered gelatin over 3 tbsp cold water in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes to bloom.
04 - Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat until creamy and fully incorporated.
05 - Microwave the bloomed gelatin for 15 seconds until dissolved. Cool slightly, then whisk into the cheesecake mixture.
06 - Pour the filling over the prepared crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for 2 hours until set.
07 - Dissolve fruit-flavored gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, stirring well. Add 1/2 cup cold water and mix. Let cool to room temperature without allowing it to set.
08 - Gently pour the cooled jello over the set cheesecake layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 more hours until the jello is firm.
09 - Run a thin knife around the edge before releasing the springform. Garnish with fresh berries or fruit slices if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Requires zero oven time, making it perfect for sweltering days when the thought of heating up the kitchen is unbearable
- The combination of tangy Greek yogurt and creamy cheesecake creates a lighter, less cloyingly sweet dessert that even self-proclaimed cheesecake skeptics request seconds of
02 -
- The gelatin in both layers needs proper blooming time, and trying to rush this step results in grainy, unevenly set sections that nobody wants to eat
- Letting the jello layer cool too much before pouring causes it to set into a blob instead of creating that smooth, glass-like surface
03 -
- Whipping the cream cheese mixture too vigorously can cause it to separate slightly, so gentle folding after the initial beating keeps everything smooth
- Placing the springform pan on a flat baking sheet before filling makes transferring it to the refrigerator much easier and prevents accidental tilting