Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots

Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots

Homemade Yoghurt Cheesecake with Sweet Honey Roasted Apricots

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 4h 45m
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

390
calories
31g
fat
23g
carbohydrates
4g
protein
15g
sugar
1g
fiber
Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots

Recipe Description

This Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots is a beautiful and rustic, fridge-set cheesecake. With a combination of double cream, yoghurt and soft cheese, gently whisked together and refrigerate to set, this cake is dense yet perfectly light enough too.

Decorated with delicious sweet and sticky oven roasted apricots, dripping in honey, this cake is pleases the tummy and the eye!

To make Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare baking tin

    2 min
    Step 1 - Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots

    Grease the base of a 23cm springform tin with butter and line with parchment paper in a circle-shape.

  2. 2

    Blitz biscuit crumbs

    3 min
    Step 2 - Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots

    Place the biscuits in a food processor and pulse until a fine crumb texture forms.

  3. 3

    Prepare base

    5 min
    Step 3 - Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted ApricotsStep 3 - Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots

    Pour biscuit crumbs into a bowl and mix with butter to form the base of the cake. Pack the crumb mixture into the base of the cake tin and refrigerate for 10 mins to chill.

  4. 4

    Whip cream

    2 min
    Step 4 - Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots

    Using a beater, whip the double cream until thickened with soft peaks.

  5. 5

    Prepare cream cheese filling

    3 min
    Step 5 - Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots

    In a separate bowl, gently whisk the yoghurt, soft cheese, honey and vanilla extract together, until smooth.

  6. 6

    Add cream

    2 min
    Step 6 - Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots

    Fold the cream into the cream cheese mixture and stir.

  7. 7

    Prepare cake and chill

    4h
    Step 7 - Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted ApricotsStep 7 - Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots

    Pour the filling into the cake tin, over the biscuit base and smooth over with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight, to chill.

  8. 8

    Heat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven 200 C/180 C fan/gas 6.

  9. 9

    Prepare apricots

    3 min
    Step 9 - Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots

    Place the apricots, 50g honey, orange zest and vanilla extract on a baking tray and toss to combine.

  10. 10

    Roast apricots

    20 min
    Step 10 - Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots

    Roast the mixture in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes and then toss everything through. If the honey starts to catch, add 1 tablespoon water. Then cook for a further 10-15 minutes until apricots are slightly tender.

  11. 11

    Cool

    Step 11 - Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots

    Remove from the oven and discard of the lemon zest. Allow to cool.

  12. 12

    Serve

    Step 12 - Yoghurt Cheesecake with Honey Roasted Apricots

    Remove the cheesecake from the cake tin, using a knife around the edges. Decorate your cake with the roasted apricots and juices and drizzle with honey, all over. Let everything drip over the sides too. Slice and enjoy!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Quinn Anderson
August 12, 2024
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This yoghurt cheesecake was exceptional! I made it for a small gathering, and everyone loved it. The honey roasted apricots added a perfect touch. Simple to prepare and delightful in flavor.

Jessica
January 14, 2024
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Amazing cheesecake delight!

Kevin Smith
October 15, 2023
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Super easy yum!

Tania Dupont
October 10, 2023
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Delicieux!

Olivia Johnson
October 1, 2023
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Amazing!

Paige
January 9, 2023
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This Yoghurt Cheesecake is bomb. Made it for our anniversary and my hubby loved it. The honey roasted apricots took it to a whole new level. So easy to make, and it looked fancy, too. Definitely a win in my book.

Oliver
February 1, 2020
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I made this Yoghurt Cheesecake last weekend for a small gathering. The apricots were a hit, and everyone loved how fresh and light the cheesecake tasted. It was a proud moment to share my creation.

Athina
June 26, 2019
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Thank you, Jelena! Well done! Verified!

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