Description
This cottage cheese cheesecake offers a healthier, high-protein alternative to traditional cheesecake. Made with creamy cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, it’s just as rich and delicious as classic cheesecake but with fewer calories and more nutritional benefits. Perfect for those following a high-protein diet, this cheesecake is naturally sweetened with honey and features a gluten-free crust. Whether you’re enjoying it for a special occasion or as a daily treat, this dessert will satisfy your cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 480g (2 cups) cottage cheese
- 240g (1 cup) Greek yogurt
- 120g (1/2 cup) honey
- 150g (3 large) eggs
- 5g (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
- 30g (1/4 cup) coconut flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
- 50g (1/2 cup) graham cracker crumbs
- 60g (1/4 cup) melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs (or almond flour) with melted butter and honey. Press the mixture into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
- Blend the filling: In a food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling: Once the crust has cooled slightly, pour the cottage cheese mixture over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the cheesecake in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the center is set with a slight wobble.
- Cool and chill: Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
- Serve: Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, replace the Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and use a non-dairy sweetener like maple syrup or agave.
- To make the cheesecake extra creamy, blend the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt thoroughly before adding the other ingredients.
- You can use any sweetener of your choice, such as stevia or erythritol, for a lower-sugar option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Cheesecake
- Method: Baking ,Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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