Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60g) graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp (28g) melted butter
- 1 tbsp (21g) honey
- 1 pinch (1g) salt
- 8 oz (225g) low-fat cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt, strained
- 1/3 cup (65g) granulated cane sugar
- 1 large (50g) egg
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp (2g) lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (50g) superfine caster sugar
Instructions:
- Combine graham crumbs, melted butter, honey, and salt until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Spoon roughly 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into each of the 12 mini muffin liners, pressing firmly with the back of a spoon to create a flat base.
- Beat the softened low-fat cream cheese and granulated cane sugar until smooth and aerated.
- Gently fold in the strained Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Add the egg and mix on low speed just until combined to avoid creating air bubbles.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared crusts.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 12–15 minutes until edges are set but centers still wobble slightly.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Sprinkle a thin, even layer of caster sugar over the top of each chilled cheesecake.
- Use a kitchen blowtorch in circular motions to caramelize the sugar until deep amber gold; let sit for 2 minutes to harden.