Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

A cheesecake topped with a raspberry compote with a slice missing on a white plate.

4.85 from 59 votes

This cheesecake is high in protein and retains all the creaminess of traditional cheesecake with a light yet dense texture. Top this with a fruit compote, fresh fruit or granola for a fun texture contrast!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Servings: people

Calories: 274kcal

Author: Erika Kwee

Ingredients

For the graham crust (optional)

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 tbsp sugar
pinch kosher salt
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the cheesecake

1 cup cottage cheese (I used 2% but any kind will work) 227g/8oz
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (nonfat, 2% or full-fat will all work) 57g/2oz
1 large egg
2.5 tablespoons sugar 32g
1.5 tablespoons flour or cornstarch 12g
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon zest
Optional: yogurt, strawberries and granola for topping

Instructions

For the graham crust (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 6-inch springform pan. Alternatively, you can double this recipe and use a larger pan, like an 8 or 9-inch cake pan.
Combine the graham crumbs, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Stir in the melted butter until evenly moistened.
Press crumbs evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and fragrant.

For the cheesecake

Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender and process until smooth and combined.
Pour cottage cheese mixture into prepared crust (or into a greased 6-inch springform pan) and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and just starting to brown with a matte surface. The center should be slightly jiggly, but not sloshy.
Let cool to room temperature before refrigerating for several hours or overnight.
Spread or sprinkle on desired toppings before serving. I topped mine with some homemade granola and a really quick strawberry compote. Just a few frozen strawberries brought to a boil in a small saucepan with a tiny splash of water, a tiny bit of a water + cornstarch slurry, and a pinch of sugar.

Notes

This recipe is easily doubled for baking in a larger pan.

If you don't have a 6-inch springform pan, you can line the pan with a parchment sling to help you easily remove the cheesecake.

Adapted from here.

Nutrition

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