Description
This cottage cheese cheesecake is a creamy, high-protein, low-calorie twist on a classic dessert. Perfect for healthy indulgence, it’s versatile, easy to make, and customizable for various diets like keto or gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sweetener (sugar, honey, or stevia)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional crust: graham crackers or almond flour (mixed with melted butter)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs or almond flour with melted butter. Press into a pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, eggs, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Mix until well incorporated.
- Pour the batter over the crust (or into the pan if crustless).
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a sugar-free version, use stevia or erythritol.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream or fresh fruit for garnish.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~200
- Sugar: ~6g
- Sodium: ~150mg
- Fat: ~8g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~12g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~12g
- Cholesterol: ~85mg
Keywords: Cottage cheese cheesecake, healthy cheesecake, low-calorie cheesecake, keto cheesecake, high-protein dessert