High Protein Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
Indulge in the creamy delight of this High Protein Cottage Cheese Cheesecake, a guilt-free dessert that combines nutrition with flavor. This cheesecake is not only satisfying but also packed with protein from cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, making it an ideal choice for a post-workout treat or a wholesome dessert. With its smooth texture and rich taste, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a sweet finish to your weeknight dinners. Simple to prepare with minimal ingredients, you can easily whip up this delightful cheesecake and keep it chilled for whenever the craving strikes. Enjoy each slice knowing you’re treating yourself to something healthy yet indulgent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 9-inch graham cracker pie crust
- 2 cups 1% fat cottage cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (unsweetened, at room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1/3 cup monkfruit sweetener
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, monkfruit sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth. Stir in lemon zest.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker pie crust.
- Bake in a hot water bath for 45-50 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an hour to cool gradually.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 196mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg