Food TikTok is both a blessing and a curse.
One minute you’re minding your business, and then suddenly something appears that looks too good to ignore, like the viral Japanese yogurt Biscoff cheesecake now taking over everyone’s feed.
The version blowing up comes from Instagram creator gentianasaphiira, whose simple demo has sparked a full-on comment section war.
For every person calling it genius, there’s someone else insisting it’s not cheesecake, questioning the texture, or asking why “soggy biscuits in yogurt” are suddenly a thing.
So what is this dessert everyone’s arguing about?
What Is the Viral Japanese Yogurt Cheesecake?
The Instagram Reel by @gentianasaphiira that helped push the two-ingredient dessert into the spotlight.
People are losing their mind over 2 ingredients.
You take a tub of Greek yogurt, press Biscoff biscuits straight into it, and let it sit overnight in the fridge.
By morning, a minor culinary miracle occurs. The moisture from the yogurt softens the cookies into a cake-like consistency, while the yogurt itself thickens further, mimicking the tang and structure of a traditional cheesecake.
Why This Dessert Is Causing So Much Debate
While the video makes the process look like magic, the comment section is a battlefield of culinary purists and skeptical dieters.
- The “Not Cheesecake” Purists: A lot of commenters get stuck on the name alone. Without cream cheese, they argue, it simply doesn’t qualify. Some also point out that Greek yogurt can taste closer to sour cream than cream cheese, which makes the whole “cheesecake” label feel misleading before you even take a bite.
- The Texture Debate: For some, the idea of a softened cookie is “elite” and “moreish.” For others, like @hodkincarol, her response summed it up…“Soggy biscuits 🤢.”
- The Health Contradiction: Then there are the calorie counters. Between full-fat (sometimes 10%) Greek yogurt and a generous handful of Biscoff biscuits, several commenters were
The Appeal: Why We’re Still Going to Try It
Despite all the arguing, it’s hard not to be curious. The Japanese yogurt Biscoff cheesecake looks indulgent, takes almost no effort, and turns plain Greek yogurt into something that feels close enough to cheesecake to be tempting.
The “health-ish” angle helps, too. Greek yogurt has a strong protein halo, and while the cookies clearly push this into treat territory, it’s easy to justify as a high-protein dessert that satisfies a sugar craving. It sits comfortably in that gray area between snack and dessert.
If you’re going to try it, the comment section offers a few solid tips from people who swear it worked for them:
- Sweeten the yogurt first. Several commenters mentioned mixing in honey, vanilla, or even pudding or protein powder to balance the tang of plain Greek yogurt.
- Keep some crunch. Fans of the dessert suggested saving a few cookies to crumble on top right before eating, so it’s not all soft texture.
The Verdict: Genius or Gross?
Whether you call it a “cheesecake” or “cookie mush,” the appeal lies in the effort-to-reward ratio. It’s an accessible, no-bake treat for people who want dessert but don’t want to turn on the oven.
As one commenter, @almostedible, put it: “This is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen that I’m going to try tomorrow.”
