CT Review: I Tried Instagram’s Viral 2-Ingredient Cheesecake, And Here’s The Honest Truth!

Open Instagram today, and it feels like everyone is eating the same dessert. You see a spoon dipping into a glass, a creamy swirl of Greek yoghurt, a biscuit that disappears overnight, and a very confident caption claiming, “This tastes exactly like cheesecake.” Naturally, curiosity kicked in. Because if a two-ingredient dessert could truly replace cheesecake, that would be life-changing. So I tried it. 

I Tried The Internet’s Favourite Dessert Hack

The recipe is almost suspiciously simple. Put the Greek yoghurt in a glass with biscuits dipped straight into it, and into the fridge it goes. Some people use Lotus Biscoff, some swear by Marie biscuits, and others add espresso to make it “tiramisu-like.” The reviews online are dramatic, with shocked expressions and declarations that it tastes just like cheesecake. And that’s a big claim.

Of course, I had to try it for myself and figure out the truth behind it. I went with mango-flavoured Greek yoghurt and coconut biscuits. It’s a flavour combination that already felt promising. I layered everything in a glass and let it rest in the fridge for over 24 hours. The internet recommends eight hours, but I waited until I really wanted dessert, the kind of craving where you want something indulgent, comforting, and satisfying.

Then came the moment of truth. The first spoonful was really creamy, smooth, and gently indulgent. The mango yoghurt was fresh and tangy, and the coconut biscuits had softened beautifully, almost melting into the yoghurt.

Together, they created a dessert that felt rich without being heavy. The flavours worked effortlessly. Mango and coconut rarely go wrong, and they didn’t here either. It’s the kind of dessert you eat slowly after a meal. One spoon leads to another, and suddenly you’re thinking, okay, this is actually very good.

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The Final Verdict On Viral Cheesecake

This viral cheesecake feels indulgent, but it doesn’t feel like cheating. Greek yoghurt carries that healthy reputation, and while the biscuits do add calories, it’s nothing excessive. You don’t get that post-dessert regret. 

But is it really cheesecake? No, not really. Yes, it’s creamy. Yes, the biscuit layer vaguely resembles a cheesecake base. But a real cheesecake is lush, rich, and deeply indulgent. It has structure, precision, and a certain decadence that comes from more than just yoghurt and biscuits. Greek yoghurt can be part of a no-bake cheesecake, but it can’t carry the whole experience on its own.

This dessert is good, but it doesn’t have that luxurious mouthfeel that makes cheesecake what it is. It’s a smart hack, a genuinely enjoyable dessert, a shortcut when you want something sweet without baking, ordering, or spending too much. Think of it as a cheesecake replacement, not a cheesecake itself, something that’s easy on the pocket, low on effort, and big on comfort.

The beauty of this recipe is how flexible it is. Love coffee? Add espresso. Into berries? Blueberry yoghurt with fresh berries on top works beautifully. Going classic? Greek yoghurt with Lotus Biscoff biscuits, maybe finished with a drizzle of caramel or Biscoff spread for extra indulgence. You can truly make it your own.

Would I call it cheesecake? No. Would I recommend trying it? Absolutely.

Cover Image Courtesy: Mallika Khurana