Healthy Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
Indulge in a lighter alternative to traditional cheesecake that’s creamy, tangy, and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 305 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy, High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup sugar or sweetener of choice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Blend until smooth.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in another bowl until evenly combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased springform pan to form the crust.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set and slightly jiggles.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 240 minutes (4 hours) or overnight.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Garnish with fresh berries, honey, or whipped cream for extra flavor. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg