Irish Cream 'Japanese' Cheesecake (Viral Hack)

February 28, 2026 Amanda Plott

Japanese cheesecake: that cloud-like, wobbly, slightly-tart, utterly enchanting dessert that seems like sorcery on a plate. Traditionally it takes a bit of technique — folding, whipping, water baths — to get that airy texture. But the internet has blessed us with a viral shortcut: a simplified version that delivers cheesecake vibes with minimal fuss. If you’re craving something pillowy and mildly tangy without the kitchen circus, this is your new best friend.

What is the hack? This hack uses just greek yogurt and cookies. The idea: greek yogurt provides the tang and richness, while the cookies give structure and lift. Mix, press, cover, chill and then you’ve got a soft, cheesecake-like dessert that is decadent, delicious, and guilt-free!

Skinny Japanese Cheesecake

March 24, 2018 Amanda Plott

If you haven't noticed by now, I'm a little obsessed with food trends. There has been one food trend going around for a while now that I've been keeping my eye on, and that's Japanese Cheesecake.

As I've come to find out, Japanese Cheesecake goes by a few different names, all of which do their fair share of describing this cake; Japanese Cotton Cake, Soufflé Cake, Jiggly Cake, and Pillow Cake, just to name a few...

Cauliflower 'Fried Rice'

March 3, 2016 Amanda Plott

This week I've decided I'm going to start eating a more plant based diet. It's something that my subconscious has been slowly seeming to lead up to for the past months, and honestly I hadn't really noticed until I sat down to write out my weekly meal plan for myself last week.

I think what really got my wheels spinning on 'plant based' meals was a quote that I heard a long time ago.

"Eat food. Not a lot. And mostly plants." - Michael Pollan

It's sort of been my mantra ever since I first came across it, though sometimes I stick to it more than others. I'm not saying I'm going vegan or vegetarian by any means, just that this is what I'm trying to do more actively at home and on a more regular basis. And one of the first things to come to mind with my veggie-forward thinking was this Cauliflower 'Fried Rice'...