Yogurt Kabocha Cheesecake

Kabocha is a type of winter squash that is popular in Japanese cuisine. It has a sweet and nutty flavor, which pairs well with the creamy texture of the cheesecake.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 250 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Yogurt Kabocha Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Japanese Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 180 min Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Kabocha puree
• 1 package Cream cheese
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup Sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan to form the crust.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the kabocha puree, Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and slightly golden on top.
6. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 10 minutes.
7. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
8. Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
9. Once chilled, remove the springform pan and serve the yogurt kabocha cheesecake chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.