This Yogurt Cheesecake with Blueberries is rich and creamy, yet lightened up thanks to the yogurt! Serve with a delicious blueberry sauce and homemade whipped cream!
Last week, we had some really lovely spring weather and it really got me in the mood for one of my favorite desserts: Cheesecake with Blueberries. I thought it would be a great to lighten up my cheesecake recipe by using yogurt.
The combination of yogurt and cream cheese is delicious and slightly lighter than traditional cheesecake, but still rich and creamy!
You would be surprised at difference in taste and texture that the yogurt adds to a cheesecake. Making your own graham cracker crust is so easy too! You’d be shocked to know that even the novice baker can do it!
How to make a Yogurt Cheesecake with Blueberries
Scroll down to see the full, printable recipe.
You will need:
To make the Graham Cracker Crust:
- favorite graham crackers
- sugar
- butter
- Pinch of salt
For the Cheesecake:
- plain yogurt
- 2 blocks of cream cheese (at room temp.)
- 3 eggs
- sugar
- all purpose flour
- vanilla extract
- 1 lemon
For the Blueberry Compote:
- orange juice
- sugar
- flour
- butter
- 4 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 lemon
Start by making your graham cracker crust.
Heat oven to 325 degrees.
In a food processor, pulse graham crackers to a fine flour.
In a large bowl, add graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar and salt.
Add the mixture to a springform pan. Press the crust into the bottom of the pan and up the sides.
Use the bottom of a measuring cup to pack the crust down.
Put the crust into the freezer.
Combine until the mixture is creamy and mixed together.
Take the crust out of the freezer and pour your batter into the crust, smoothing any bubbles and making sure it is even.
Bake 45 minutes or until the cheesecake is set and slightly golden on top.
Shut off the oven and let the cheesecake sit in the oven for an additional 20-25 minutes as the oven cools down, this will help the top from cracking.
Cool on a wire cooling rack and then refrigerate until the cheesecake is completely cooled.
Finally, make your blueberry sauce. To make the blueberry sauce, mix together orange juice, sugar and flour in a medium saucepan.
Boil and stir often.
When the mixture thickens, add blueberries.
Simmer on low for about 5 minutes, until most of the berries have burst.
Add in lemon juice and zest.
Cool and serve over slices of the cheesecake.
We ended up having way more blueberry compote than we thought, so it was perfect to add into the plain yogurt for a healthy snack.
Tips to making this Yogurt Cheesecake with Blueberries:
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature.
You will want the cheesecake to cool completely. After it reaches room temperature, keep it in the refrigerator.
This Yogurt Cheesecake will also be amazing with some fresh homemade whipped cream on top!
Yogurt Cheesecake with Blueberries Recipe
This Yogurt Cheesecake with Blueberries is rich and creamy, yet lightened up thanks to the yogurt! Serve with a delicious blueberry sauce and homemade whipped cream!
Ingredients
- 12 sheets of your favorite graham crackers
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- Pinch of salt
- 1 and 3/4 cup of plain yogurt from Real California Dairy
- 16 oz of cream cheese (at room temp.)
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a food processor, pulse graham crackers to a fine flour.
- In a large bowl, add graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar and salt.
- Add the mixture to a springform pan. Press the crust into the bottom of the pan and up the sides.
- Use the bottom of a measuring cup to pack the crust down.
- Put the crust into the freezer.
- In the food processor, combine yogurt, cream cheese, eggs, flour, sugar, vanilla and zest.
- Combine until the mixture is creamy and mixed together.
- Take the crust out of the freezer and pour your batter into the crust, smoothing any bubbles and making sure it is even.
- Bake 45 minutes or until the cheesecake is set and slightly golden on top.
- Shut off the oven and let the cheesecake sit in the oven for an additional 20-25 minutes as the oven cools down, this will help the top from cracking.
- Cool on a wire cooling rack and then refrigerate until the cheesecake is completely cooled.
- To make the blueberry sauce, mix together orange juice, sugar and flour in a medium saucepan.
- Boil, stir often.
- When the mixture thickens, add blueberries.
- Simmer on low for about 5 minutes, until most of the berries have burst.
- Add in lemon juice and zest.
- Cool. Serve over slices of the cheesecake.
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature.
You will want the cheesecake to cool completely. After it reaches room temperature, keep it in the refrigerator.
This Yogurt Cheesecake will also be amazing with some fresh homemade whipped cream on top!
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Margaret Appel says
Wow, this cheesecake you made using yogurt looks super delicious! I’ve always been a big fan of New York style cheesecake but this one looks awesome 🙂 Saving the recipe & will try it!
monique s says
I love cheesecake. This looks like a great recipe and I am going to try it.
Cheryl Chervitz says
This sounds wonderful. I love blueberries on cheesecake.
Linda Szymoniak says
Sounds delicious, I’d also love to try it with strawberries.
Tamra Phelps says
I’m a huge fan of cheesecake, Lord knows, lol. This recipe looks really tasty, especially with those blueberries!
Linda Szymoniak says
Gee, my favorite product? I’d have to say ice cream. Love real ice cream. Also, yogurt.
Yvonne Delgado says
YUM, YUM, YUMMY looking! I can not wait to try and make this! Real CA Cheese will make this even yummier.
robin masshole mommy says
You had me at cheesecake. It just so happens that blueberry cheesecake is my favorite kind. YUM!
Cheryl says
My favorite Real California Milk product is cheese.
Cheryl says
Your recipe for Yogurt Cheesecake with Blueberries sounds delicious.
Margaret Smith says
I love plain milk or chocolate milk. Always refreshing.
Margaret Smith says
Sounds really yummy and easy to make. Love the combination of the blueberries and cheesecake.
Cynthia C says
I love all the cheeses. I use Romano most.
Cynthia C says
I think I’ll try the cheesecake for dessert this week. It looks delicious!
Dana Rodriguez says
I love blueberries and cheesecake! This looks delicious!
Dana Rodriguez says
I love Real California Milk sour cream. It is so creamy and rich.
Rose Sahetapy says
The idea to mix yogurt and cream cheese together is really great, and I’m sure the taste must be delicious. The blueberry compote sounds perfect to add to this cake.
Rebecca Bryant says
YUM, this looks delicious. I do love my dessert and a cheesecake with blueberries would be perfect. I must try this soon.
The Spirited Sloth says
Oh, my gosh. How early is too early to start thinking about making cheesecake? Blueberry cheesecake has got to be one of my favorite desserts of all time. Will definitely be trying this recipe this week!
Sheri says
oh yummy! Nothing would make me turn down a good cheesecake and those blueberries look delish. I love always all kinds of cheesecake so this is perfect.
Theresa says
This recipe looks so delicious. I love cheesecake, and your way of making it sounds incredible.
Marcie says
Ooh! This looks yummy! I’ve made my own graham cracker crust before and I’d love to attemp this recipe! I bet the yogurt adds an awesome texture!
Christina Sparks says
I love cheese, I add it to about every meal I have.
Christina Sparks says
I love Cheesecake but never tried it using yogurt, I might have to give it a try and you can not go wrong with blueberries.
Jenny says
I’ve been craving cheesecake lately. This looks absolutely delicious!
Janel Berchielli says
This looks and sounds delicious. I made a yogurt cheesecake before but it was a no bake one.
Catherine Sargent says
This cheesecake looks so yummy. I never would have thought to put yogurt in it. Thanks for the recipe.
Adrienne Carter says
YUM! My favorite dessert is cheesecake! This looks awesome. Thanks for sharing! Going to pin for later 🙂
anvita says
This looks good. I was in Denver a couple weeks ago and saw those logos and was wondering where they came from. I was almost about to google and something else came up so I never got around doing it. Now I know.
Brittany says
My youngest is OB-Sessed with blueberries and my husband loves cheesecake. This seems like the perfect combination of the two and something that the whole family would enjoy.
Bree says
Oh my this sounds absolutely delicious! I will definitely have to try this recipe soon. Thank you for sharing.
Ashley S says
YUM! I love Cheesecake, especially when you add fruit to it. This recipe sounds so simple and oh so delicious.
Dawn Nieves says
Cheesecake might just be my favorite dessert. But I’ve never had it with yogurt. Now I can’t wait to try it. It looks delicious!!
Amber Ludwig says
I love plain yogurt in my smoothies!! This California brand sounds delish, although Im partial to WI 😉
Amber Ludwig says
This cheesecake looks amazing!! Ive never thought to use yogurt!! Can’t wait to try it!!
Darlene Owen says
My favorite milk product is the MONTEREY JACK CHEESE.
Darlene Owen says
My favorite desert is cheesecake, this recipe looks very easy to make and I know my whole family would enjoy it.
Terri Steffes says
Oh, Lord, I’m sugar free right now and this looks sooooo gooood. I am certain I could eat the whole thing for myself.
Amy Desrosiers says
I love a good cheesecake! I wish I was not dieting though because I would no joke make this tomorrow!
lisa says
I LOVE blueberry pie, but surprisingly haven’t tried it as a cheesecake topping yet. I bet it’s an amazing combination!
Lois Alter Mark says
Wow, that looks amazing! And I could rationalize eating an extra slice because the blueberries make it super healthy, right?!
Amanda Love says
I think this is lovely. I have always liked cheesecakes. I would love to keep the recipe it looks so good, I’m craving for a slice right now.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That looks so good! I love that you used yogurt to make it more healthy.
Janis @MommyBlogExpert says
Your cheesecake recipe looks so creamy and delicious. Baking with yogurt not only adds to the taste and texture but is a great way to cut calories, too.
Edye says
This looks heavenly! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
Tara says
I love a delicious cheesecake but haven’t used yogurt in it before. This looks so good. I’ll have give it a try.
Roxanne says
My husband absolutely loves cheesecake, yet I have never tried to make from scratch. I will have to give this one a try!
katriza says
I know I’m not pregnant but I’ve been CRAVING cheesecake almost every single day! It’s insane! I will have to try this since going out each time for cheesecake is going to break my budget! haha, I’m sure I will love this! I Can’t wait!
Emily says
I have never had yogurt cheesecake, it sounds delicious! I love the addition of the blueberries!
Richard Brandt says
I love cheesecake and I’d love to try this yogurt variation. The blueberries are…the icing on the cake? The cherry on top? Well, they’re blueberries. It’s all good.
Nancy @ whispered inspirations says
Both my faves combined! Yummy! Great recipe I’m so bookmarking it!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
I love this melt in your melt goodness! This should be on my must try list!
Tereza says
This sounds so delicious – and SO EASY! I’ve been meaning to try a cheesecake for a while but haven’t gotten the courage yet – this might just be it!:) X
Monica (NYCTechMommy) says
I absolutely love cheesecake but always go for the strawberries. This recipe seems easy enough and I’m thinking I’ll try blueberries. Had never considered that really but this looks yummy!
Nikki says
I never say no to a good cheesecake! I never tried it with yogurt, I bet it was super rich and creamy!
Tom Gibson says
As a chef, I would try this out in the small restaurant I work in. Very lite and excellent finish to any entree.
Ashley says
Oh wow this looks amazing! Cheesecake with fresh fruit and it’s made with yogurt I love that!
CHar says
I just love cheesecake and the best is when it has Oreos, thank you so much!!
Cindy Peterson says
My favorite California Dairy product is ice cream. I scream for ice cream.
Cindy Peterson says
Cheesecake is and easy go to party pleaser. I have never been disappointed in making a cheesecake.
Belle says
I love cheesecakes but I haven’t tried a yogurt cheesecake one. My kids love yogurt so I think this will be a perfect dessert to make during weekends.
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Anna nuttall says
Yum i do like the look of this cheesecake. It look a delicious recipe. xx
Jen D. says
I love it all but especially California cheese.
Kristin Swenson says
I’ve never made cheesecake with yogurt, but it looks like it works really well! I’m drooling over here!
cheryl s says
would love to try this cheesecake – I like cheesecake with strawberries or raspberries
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
My boyfriend loves cheesecake! I’m going to share this recipe with him.
shannon says
Pinned! I love cheesecake and this looks delicious. The fruit topping is perfect!
ellen beck says
I am not much of a fan of sweets but for some things I make exceptions. Cheesecake is one of those exceptions. There is nothing like a well made cheesecake! I like how this is made with yogurt, I think it would be interesting, and adding a topping like blueberries would be great too.
ellen beck says
My favorite California Dairy product would have to be cheese. I use it in so many things and it is so versatile. I like almost any kind of cheese from feta to brie but out of them all I think a good cheddar cant be beat.
Hanady @ Recipe Nomad says
I love that you used yogurt in this cheesecake! I bet it lead to a creamier consistency! And blueberries on top? Yes please!
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
I come from a family of cheesecake lovers. This is great how you made it with yogurt. I often use yogurt in a lot of recipes so this is such a great idea. Looks great 🙂
Heather says
Wow, this looks wonderful. My daughters and husband love cheesecake but I never make it at home. I definitely should make this one!
Jocelyn Brown says
I love California butter!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
Beautiful dessert. Blueberries belong on cheesecake. It is important to use the best ingredients in whatever dish we make. We cheesecake experts and from the appearance of yours – it rates a ten.
Veena Azmanov says
I’ve always made my cheesecakes mostly with sour cream. So I’m so fascinated to try this version with yogurt-. I bet strawberries or mixed berries would be yum.
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
LOVE the addition of yogurt to cheesecake. It’s a great way to add some good nutrition, and I bet it brings a really delicious tang in the flavor. You nailed it!
What a great way to showcase California Milk products! Now that I’m AWARE of the seal, I see it everywhere!
Anya says
What an awesome giveaway. Cheese is my love language – love pretty much all varieties and types, especially when you put in a pan with blueberries. Yum.
Meg | Meg is Well says
Cheesecake really is perfect for spring and I love the idea of making a compote to go along with it. Because most of the time I like my cheesecake plain so I love the option of just drizzling a little bit of the compote on top!
Dana Beeman says
My favorite is the scamorza cheese. That looks delicious…
MelodyJ says
I love ice cream. There are so many flavor options now.
MelodyJ says
The picture of the cheesecake looks so, so good.
Srivalli Jetti says
Looks so delicious! I am sure cheesecake with yogurt must be a great option…I love cheesecake and mostly make it eggless, so it will be a great option to use yogurt in that..
Ashleigh says
Yum! I love that you’ve used yogurt. This would be delish for Easter or any gathering.
Angela Ricardo says
Wow I love sweets and I love cheesecake but this Yogurt Cheesecake? Wow this sounds absolutely amazing! I will definitely try this out!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Love the simple flavours in this cheesecake. The perfect way to end a meal. Yogurt is a great addition and I bet really adds to the creamy texture.
melissa cushing says
Oh…. the addition of the yogurt sounds interesting and delicious! I will be printing this recipe so that I can try it out soon. I love cooking period and this looks and sounds delicious for sure. I love that it is made with Real California Milk Products. They are delicious.
Melissa says
My favorite California Milk product is cheese. There are so many good ones that come from California!
Byron Thomas says
Reesa, this cheesecake looks delicious! I can almost see the moist, velvety texture. And, don’t think I didn’t spy that Pioneer Woman plate in there as well – makes the cheesecake taste even better, I’m sure! 🙂
momma lew says
Those plates are the best Christmas present I received!
Breyona Sharpnack says
I love cheesecake and never thought to make it with yogurt! I will be saving this recipe for future use . Thanks for sharing
Christine McMichael says
Oh my goodness, this cheesecake looks HEAVENLY! Love that it’s made with yogurt. The blueberries on top just make it even better!
swathi says
I haven’t tried yogrut in cheese cake.Your cheese cake is calling my name. Blueberries make it double treat.
Megan Marlowe says
I love cheesecake and that blueberry compote looks Heavenly! My mom loves cheesecake too and her birthday is coming up and I think it would be the perfect time to make this for her!
Molly Kumar says
WoW the cheesecake looks really good and light too. I love yogurt + cheesecakes, so this would definitely go into my must try recipe list.
Angelica Dimeo says
Honestly I love cheese om nom nom could eat it everyday
Julie Waldron says
I love the cream cheese! You can make so many recipes with it.
Julie Waldron says
This sounds like a great recipe, I love cheesecake! I’ve never heard of using yogurt in it. I’ll have to give it a try.
Natalie says
Cheesecakes are my weakness. And OMG… looking at this deliciousness now is making me want to start baking at 10PM hehe Looks perfect, creamy… and that blueberry jam on top is heaven.
Daniela Anderson says
Cheesecake is always my choice of dessert when l feel like having something sweet. Your recipe looks lovely, the yogurt brings a nice silky texture, and the topping is just amazing.
Jennifer A Stewart says
I love a great cheesecake recipe and this is no exception! I love hearing about my foods and where they come from so thank you for the dairy information about the seals. I will make sure and look for them when buying!
Inez Cegelis says
MY favorite would have to be cheese! ….and sour cream….and yogurt…and cheese!
Kiwi says
Yogurt cheesecake sounds delish! What an amazing combo I would love to try this!
geri says
My favorite, by far, is cheese!
Tracy Fernandes says
I like the Challenge cream cheese
Adriane says
I love my yogurt and also a fan of cheese 🙂
Lorena Keech says
We love sour cream in so many recipes.
Lorena Keech says
This looks amazing. I need to make a grocery run so I can try this.
Brooke Allen says
I’m guessing that one of my favorite real California milk products would be milk. I also like yogurt and cottage cheese though too. And cheese.
denise low says
This cheesecake looks delicious. Thank you for sharing.
Lesley F says
This looks amazing! Will have to make
Jessica W. says
My favorite Real California Milk product is their yogurt.
Jennifer H. says
I would say the cheese products.
Jennifer H. says
I would like to make this recipe.
laurie murley says
I love their ice cream mmm so good
Lauryn R says
Yummy! I love cheesecake, it is definitely one of my favorite desserts! Blueberries is the absolute perfect addition to it too! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
Allyson Becker says
I love good old fashioned plain milk.
Richard Hicks says
Monterey jack cheese is my favorite product
Dana MATTHEWS says
Cheese is my favorite California Milk product. I think I have everything to make your cheesecake! 😉
Dana MATTHEWS says
I definitely want to give this recipe a try. My family loves cheesecake. This recipe sounds wonderful!
Trisha McKee says
OH cheesecake is the one dessert my daughter and I both enjoy. And with strawberries…. so delicious!
Trisha McKee says
My favorite milk product is chocolate milk.
Amy Deeter says
My favorite Real California Milk product is american cheese
Laurie Emerson says
My favorite product is their cheese.
Laurie Emerson says
This recipe looks so good. It is perfect for the summer months when you want something lighter.
Brenda Disimone says
This looks so good and easy to make !
Kim Buck says
I am a sharp cheddar cheese whore. I will eat just about anything with cheese on it. Yum!
Kim Buck says
I’m not a cheesecake fan, but I’d try it for the blueberries.
I use to live in Chino, CA, where all the dairies use to be before they moved them up north.
I give it to the farmers though. They are our there before God wakes up tending to the farm. God bless all farmerst.
Brenda Disimone says
jack cheese