Ingredients
– 2 1/3 cups of 1% small curd low-fat cottage cheese
– 1 cup of plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
– 2 large eggs
– 1/4 cup of maple syrup
– 1/8 cup of granular zero-calorie sweetener (optional)
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– a pinch of salt
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard pie or cake pan with parchment paper or prepare a pie crust if you choose.
2-Blend the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt in a food processor or blender until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
3-In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, maple syrup, sweetener if using, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir in the blended cottage cheese mixture until fully combined.
4-Pour the batter into the prepared pan or crust and bake for 1 hour until the center is set and edges are slightly golden.
5-Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Last Step:
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🍴 This cheesecake is naturally lower in calories, sugars, and fats by using cottage cheese and Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese.
🥧 For a healthy crust, use store-bought graham cracker crusts or make one with almond flour cookies and coconut oil or melted butter.
🧊 Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-fat, High-protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 93
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Fat: 2.7g
- Carbohydrates: 4.5g
- Protein: 12.2g