Description
This Cottage Cheese Cheesecake is a rich, creamy, and wholesome twist on the classic dessert. Made with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and a simple graham cracker crust, it’s lighter but still indulgent. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make!
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or any plain cookie crumbs of choice)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Filling:
- 3 cups cottage cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 5–6 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
- In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, mix the blended cottage cheese, sugar, lemon zest, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until the top is set and slightly golden brown. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open.
- Once cool, refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For a naturally sweetened version, use coconut sugar or a granulated sweetener of choice.
- Blending the cottage cheese is essential to achieve a creamy cheesecake texture.
- Let all ingredients come to room temperature for the smoothest filling.
- Chill overnight for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
