This cheesecake is high in protein and retains all the creaminess of traditional cheesecake with a light yet dense texture. Top this with a fruit compote, fresh fruit or granola for a fun texture contrast!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Servings: 4people
Ingredients
For the graham crust (optional)
3/4cupgraham cracker crumbs
1 tbspsugar
pinchkosher salt
3tbspunsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake
1cupcottage cheese (I used 2% but any kind will work)227g/8oz
1/4cupGreek yogurt (nonfat, 2% or full-fat will all work)57g/2oz
1largeegg
2.5tablespoonssugar32g
1.5tablespoonsflour or cornstarch12g
½teaspoonvanilla extract
½teaspoonlemon zest
Optional: yogurt, strawberries and granola for topping
Instructions
For the graham crust (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 6-inch springform pan. Alternatively, you can double this recipe and use a larger pan, like an 8 or 9-inch cake pan.
Combine the graham crumbs, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Stir in the melted butter until evenly moistened.
Press crumbs evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake cheesecake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and fragrant.
For the cheesecake
Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender and process until smooth and combined.
Pour cottage cheese mixture into prepared crust (or into a greased 6-inch springform pan) and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and just starting to brown with a matte surface. The center should be slightly jiggly, but not sloshy.
Let cool to room temperature before refrigerating for several hours or overnight.
Spread or sprinkle on desired toppings before serving. I topped mine with some homemade granola and a really quick strawberry compote. Just a few frozen strawberries brought to a boil in a small saucepan with a tiny splash of water, a tiny bit of a water + cornstarch slurry, and a pinch of sugar.
Notes
This recipe is easily doubled for baking in a larger pan.If you don't have a 6-inch springform pan, you can line the pan with a parchment sling to help you easily remove the cheesecake.Adapted from here.