Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Cheesecake, a healthy twist on a classic dessert. This light yet indulgent cheesecake combines rich cottage cheese and Greek yogurt to create a velvety texture that satisfies your sweet cravings without the guilt. Perfect for gatherings or as a personal treat, this cheesecake is simple to make and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or butter
- Sweetener (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease an 8-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour and melted coconut oil until crumbly; press into the bottom of the pan.
- Blend cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, honey/maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center; cool in the oven with the door ajar for one hour.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg