Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
Learn how to make our smooth, creamy Cottage Cheese Cheesecake, a delicious dessert option that's both easy and high in protein. Topped with a simple, sugar-free strawberry sauce, it's the perfect dessert that everyone will love.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 178kcal
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tbsp sweetener
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
For the Filling:
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 3 eggs large, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sweetener
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Crust. In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, melted butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until the mixture is well combined and resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, ensuring it is firmly packed.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely while you prepare the filling.
- Prepare the Filling. Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides to ensure all the cottage cheese is blended.
- Add the Greek yogurt, protein powder, eggs, sweetener, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using) to the blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble and Bake. Pour the filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Place the cheesecake in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. The cheesecake should be set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the cheesecake to set fully.
- Enjoy. Transfer the cheesecake from the springform pan to a serving plate.
- Slice and serve chilled. Feel free to top it with fresh berries or a drizzle of your favorite sauce before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 5g