At a Glance
- TikTok cheesecake trend has gathered over 630,000 views on the original video.
- The hashtag #japanesecheesecake has more than 20,000 videos.
- Variations using Oreos, Biscoff, and graham crackers have hit 5.4 million views.
- Why it matters: A simple two-ingredient recipe is reshaping online dessert culture and prompting brands to take notice.
The latest food craze on TikTok is a TikTok cheesecake trend that turns plain Greek yogurt and cookies into a dessert that looks and tastes like cheesecake. The trend started on Jan. 7 when popular TikToker Stan Fukase posted a short clip showing how to make the treat. Since then, the video has racked up 630,000+ views and inspired thousands of imitators.
How the Trend Started
On Jan. 7, Stan Fukase, a well-known TikToker, uploaded a video titled “cheesecake” that uses only Greek yogurt and coconut sables. He begins with a surprised “What the hell,” and then cuts to an Asian grocery store where he picks up the two ingredients. In the video, Fukase says, “I was instructed to ‘just, like, shove’ the sables into the yogurt container and pop them in the fridge for 12 hours.” After a 15-hour clock wipe, he samples the result, claiming it looks remarkably cheesecake-like.
The original clip quickly went viral, and the hashtag #japanesecheesecake now has over 20,000 videos. Fans of protein-maxing and quick snacks flocked to the trend, sharing their own versions and variations.
The Simple Recipe
The recipe is deceptively simple:
- Grab a container of plain Greek yogurt.
- Crush or place whole coconut sables (a French cookie) into the yogurt.
- Seal the container and refrigerate for 12 hours.
- After 15 hours, the mixture should resemble a cheesecake in texture.
Fukase emphasizes that the dessert isn’t overly sweet because the yogurt is plain and the sweetness comes only from the coconut crackers. He notes, “One of these is 30 grams of protein. I would be eating this every day.”
Viral Spread and Variations
Other TikTokers quickly jumped on the bandwagon. @18hens posted a clip where she swaps coconut crackers for graham crackers, mimicking a traditional cheesecake crust. Her video alone has amassed 5.4 million views. She says, “In my mind, there’s no way that Greek yogurt and crackers will taste like cheesecake, but we’re gonna test it out.”
Food influencer Soogia tried the hack in three ways-Oreo, sesame cracker, and Biscoff-and posted the results. She admitted, “I was skeptical, but still hopeful.” Her follow-up clip shows her and her kids enjoying the desserts.
Brands are watching closely. The trend has spurred yogurt and cookie companies to promote similar “cheesecake” mash-ups, with Oreos, Biscoff, and other cookies being nested into jars of yogurt.
Taste Test and Reviewer Experience
An independent reviewer tested five versions of the yogurt-cookie cheesecake:
| Yogurt Brand | Cookie Type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Siggi’s Skyr with Apple Pie Oreos | Apple Pie Oreos | Good |
| Siggi’s Skyr with graham crackers | Graham crackers | Good |
| Plain Fage with graham crackers and strawberry | Graham crackers | Good |
| Plain Fage with Biscoff | Biscoff | Winner |
| Siggi’s with K-Town melon creme-filled crackers | K-Town crackers | Winner |
The reviewer notes that all versions taste “about the same” because the thickened yogurt provides the base. The Fage with Biscoff and Siggi’s with K-Town crackers stood out as the “clear winners.” The reviewer added, “If you added sugar before the refrigeration process it might taste more like the real deal.”
Cultural Context and Origins
The trend’s name references Japanese cheesecake, a lighter, chiffon-style dessert that is less sweet than the New York-style version. However, the two-ingredient version has no direct link to the Japanese cheesecake’s recipe.
The concept resembles the classic American no-bake icebox cake, which uses chocolate wafer cookies, heavy cream, and sugar. Icebox cake has existed for centuries and has been called by many names worldwide:
- Zebra cake in Australia
- Tiramisu in Italy
- Carlota de limón in Mexico
- Bløtkake in Norway
- Trifle in England, noted by Charles Dickens
These desserts all share the idea of layering or mixing a sweet base with cookie pieces.
Conclusion
The TikTok cheesecake trend demonstrates how a simple, low-cost recipe can capture the imagination of millions. With 630,000+ views on the original clip and 5.4 million views on variations, the trend has turned a yogurt-and-cookie mash-up into a cultural phenomenon. Brands are watching, and the dessert may well become a staple in the online food scene.
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