Description
Indulge in this High Protein Cottage Cheese Cheesecake, a creamy and guilt-free dessert that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- melted
- 24 ounces small curd cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press this mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and cornstarch to the blended cottage cheese, and blend until well combined.
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider topping the cheesecake with fresh berries or a light drizzle of honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: High Protein Cottage Cheese Cheesecake, Guilt-Free Dessert, Healthy Cheesecake, Low-Calorie Dessert