Description
A creamy cheesecake with rich black sesame flavor, packed with protein for a nutritious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup black sesame paste
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
- Extra black sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl until moistened.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes and let it cool.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Add the Greek yogurt and sugar, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the black sesame paste.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until the edges are set but the center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool in the pan for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve with whipped cream and black sesame seeds on top.
Notes
For a lighter cheesecake, try using Neufchâtel cheese. You can also use aquafaba for a vegan variant.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesecake, black sesame, protein dessert, Asian dessert, gluten-free dessert