Budget-friendly high-protein cheesecake with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and eggs. A simple, protein-rich dessert perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 32 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

Step 2

Mix crust ingredients and press into bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.

Step 3

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, and flour; mix until combined.

Step 4

Pour filling over crust. Bake 55-60 minutes until center is almost set.

Step 5

Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours. Slice and serve.

For best results

• For a smoother filling, blend the cottage cheese before adding to the cream cheese mixture.
• Use room temperature ingredients to prevent lumps.
• Wrap the springform pan in foil and place in a water bath for extra creaminess.
• Let the cheesecake cool gradually to prevent cracking.

Variations

• Swap graham crackers with crushed almonds or pecans for a low-carb crust.
• Add lemon zest or extract for a citrus twist.
• Top with fresh berries or sugar-free jam for extra flavor.
• Use Neufchâtel cheese instead of cream cheese to reduce fat.

Nutrition

• Calories350 kcal
• Total Fat22g
• Saturated Fat13g
• Cholesterol95mg
• Sodium350mg
• Total Carbohydrates30g
• Dietary Fiber1g
• Sugars22g
• Protein10g

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