Honey and Greek Yoghurt Basque Cheesecake Recipe by Emily

The popular nutritionist known as Em the Nutritionist (@emthenutritionist) has curated a selection of three vibrant, spring-inspired dishes to help you kickstart your healthy cooking journey this season.

• Serves: 8 

• Prep: 5 minutes

• Cook: 30 minutes (or until golden and set) 

• Approx: 201 kcal

• 11g protein per serving  

Ingredients:

• 500g (generous 2 cups/1lb 2oz) light cream cheese 

• 200g (scant 1 cup/7oz) Greek yogurt (0% or full-fat) 

• 3 large eggs 

• 75g (3½ tbsp) honey, plus extra to serve 

• 2 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour 

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Fresh berries, to serve 

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C (400°F) Gas 6. Line a 20cm (8 inch) springform cake tin (pan) with baking parchment, letting it overhang the sides. 

2. Blitz all ingredients (except the berries) together in a blender until smooth, then strain through a sieve (strainer) into a jug. 

3. Pour into the lined tin and bake for 30 minutes or until golden and set, with a slight jiggle. Cool before slicing and topping with berries and extra honey.