Description
Cottage cheese cheesecake is a healthier alternative to traditional cheesecake, offering a creamy, protein-rich dessert. It’s made with cottage cheese, cream cheese, eggs, and a graham cracker or cookie crust. Perfect for those seeking a nutritious yet delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust, blend graham crackers into fine crumbs. Add melted butter and salt, then mix until combined.
- Press the mixture into a greased springform pan to cover the bottom and edges.
- In a large bowl, beat the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until the center is almost set.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- After an hour, remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Use a water bath during baking to help prevent cracking.
- Cool the cheesecake slowly to avoid sinking or cracking.
- For a tangy flavor, add lemon zest to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: cottage cheese cheesecake, healthy cheesecake, protein-rich dessert, graham cracker crust, low-fat dessert