This high-protein cottage cheese cheesecake is a delicious and nutritious dessert option. Perfect for those seeking healthy cheesecake recipes, it combines the creamy texture of cottage cheese with a hint of sweetness, making it a satisfying choice for a healthy sweet treat.
With its rich protein content, this cheesecake is an excellent addition to your list of protein cheesecake options and high protein desserts. It’s simple to prepare and can be enjoyed guilt-free.
Easy Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Recipe
This cheesecake features a smooth filling made from blended cottage cheese, eggs, and a touch of sweetener, all baked on a simple crust. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (for crust)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for crust)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Blend the Filling: In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, vanilla extract, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
- Serve: Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your healthy cottage cheese dessert!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
