Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
A delightful twist on traditional cheesecake, this Cottage Cheese Cheesecake is creamy, rich, and protein-packed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blend the cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine flour, melted butter, lemon zest, and baking powder, and blend until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust.
- Bake for about 45-50 minutes, until the center is set and lightly golden.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure that the cottage cheese is well-blended to avoid graininess in the cheesecake. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 140mg