Description
This high-protein cheesecake combines creamy Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and low-fat cream cheese for a rich yet light dessert. Naturally sweetened with honey or agave, it delivers the indulgent taste of classic cheesecake without the excess calories. Enjoy it plain or topped with fresh fruit for extra flavor and texture!
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup low-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup almond flour (optional, for crust)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the Crust (Optional): Mix almond flour with melted butter or coconut oil, press into a pan, and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden.
- Blend the Dairy: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Add the Sweetener & Flavor: Mix in the cream cheese, honey, and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate the Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, blending gently after each addition to avoid overmixing.
- Pour & Bake: Pour the batter over the crust (if using) and bake for 45–50 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool & Refrigerate: Let the cheesecake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, top with fresh fruit, a light fruit compote, or granola before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie, High Protein, Vegetarian
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Healthy cheesecake, high-protein dessert, cottage cheese cheesecake, Greek yogurt cheesecake, low-calorie cheesecake