Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
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Category
Dessert/Cake
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Calories
150
This Easy Cottage Cheese Cheesecake is a healthy, protein-packed dessert that offers all the creamy goodness of traditional cheesecake with a light, refreshing twist.
Made with just five basic ingredients, this recipe is quick and easy, requiring only a blender for preparation.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs: 3/4 cup (90g)
- Sugar: 1 tbsp (15g)
- Kosher salt: Pinch
- Unsalted butter (melted): 3 tbsp (42g)
- Cottage cheese (2% or any fat content): 1 cup (227g/8oz)
- Greek yogurt (nonfat, 2%, or full-fat): 1/4 cup (57g/2oz)
- Large egg: 1
- Sugar: 2.5 tbsp (32g)
- Flour or cornstarch: 1.5 tbsp (12g)
- Vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp
- Lemon zest: 1/2 tsp
- Yogurt
- Fresh strawberries
- Granola
- Blender or food processor
- Springform pan (6-inch recommended, or use a larger pan and double the recipe)
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
- Oven
Graham Crust (Optional)
Cheesecake Filling
Optional Toppings
Tools
Directions
Graham Crust (Optional)
1、Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 6-inch springform pan.
2、Prepare Crust:
In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and a pinch of kosher salt.
Stir in melted butter until evenly moistened.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Let cool.
Cheesecake Filling
1、Blend Ingredients:
In a high-powered blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, egg, sugar, flour (or cornstarch), vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
Blend until smooth and well combined.
2、Assemble Cheesecake:
Pour the blended mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan (or directly into a greased pan if not using a crust).
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and just starting to brown. The center should still be slightly jiggly.
3、Cool and Chill:
Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature.
Refrigerate for several hours or overnight to set completely.
Add Toppings:
Before serving, top with yogurt, fresh strawberries, and granola, or your favorite toppings.
Recipe Note
Summary
- This Easy Cottage Cheese Cheesecake is a delightful, healthier alternative to traditional cheesecake.
- It's packed with protein and has a light, creamy texture with subtle hints of lemon and vanilla.
- The optional graham cracker crust adds a nice crunch, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Tips
- Use full-fat cottage cheese and Greek yogurt for a richer flavor, or opt for lower-fat versions for a lighter option.
- If you don’t have a springform pan, use a regular cake pan lined with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Avoid overmixing the filling to prevent incorporating too much air, which can cause cracks.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 100
- per serving
- Calories
- 150
- Carbs
- 12 grams
- 7%
- Protein
- 10 grams
- 15%
- Fat
- 7 grams
- 14%
- Fiber
- 0 grams
- 0%
- Sugar
- 7 grams
- 12%
