Description
Love cheesecake but want something lighter and high in protein? This Cottage Cheese & Yogurt Egg Cheesecake is a creamy, fluffy, and deliciously tangy dessert that feels indulgent but skips the heaviness. It’s made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, making it ideal for a healthier treat. Perfect for any occasion, this easy recipe fits beautifully into your list of breakfast ideas, healthy snack options, or even dinner ideas when you’re craving something sweet to end a meal. It’s a versatile and easy recipe that proves dessert can be both delicious and feel-good.
Ingredients
120 grams graham cracker crumbs
60 grams melted butter
400 grams cottage cheese
200 grams Greek yogurt
100 grams sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
2. In a high-speed blender, blend cottage cheese, yogurt, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, blending just until incorporated.
4. Pour the mixture over the crust. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
5. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
6. Cool in oven with door ajar for 1 hour, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. Top with fresh berries or honey and serve chilled.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best creamy result.
Let the cheesecake chill overnight for perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cottage cheese recipe, high protein dessert, easy cheesecake, yogurt dessert