Description
This High Protein Cottage Cheese Cheesecake is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional cheesecakes, made with cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla for a creamy, satisfying dessert packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cup full fat cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup thick raw honey
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons corn starch or arrowroot powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- Optional toppings: fruit, nuts, or chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, honey, salt, cornstarch (or arrowroot powder), vanilla extract, and eggs.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the batter into a 6-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour. After 20 minutes, remove the foil to allow the top to brown slightly.
- Check that the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly, then remove from the oven.
- Cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a plate and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Once chilled, add desired toppings and serve.
Notes
- Do not overbake; the center should be slightly jiggly.
- Blend ingredients thoroughly for a smooth texture.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey to make it vegan.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: high protein cheesecake, cottage cheese dessert, healthy cheesecake, protein dessert, low sugar cheesecake