This high-protein turtle cheesecake is quick and easy to make with cottage cheese, caramel, chocolate, and pecans. A macro-friendly dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese (1% or 2%)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 1/4 cup sugar-free caramel sauce
• 2 tbsp sugar-free chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 6-inch springform pan or line with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond flour, coconut flour, and salt. Blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of caramel sauce and sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans over the top. Gently swirl with a knife.

Step 4

Bake for 28-32 minutes, until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 6

Slice and serve chilled. Drizzle with extra caramel and chocolate if desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

For best results

• Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer texture, but 1% works well too.
• For a thicker crust, add 2 tbsp of crushed pecans to the batter.
• Let the cheesecake cool gradually to prevent cracking.

Variations

• Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds.
• Use dark chocolate chips for less sugar.
• Add a teaspoon of instant coffee to the batter for a mocha twist.

Nutrition

• Calories215 kcal
• Total Fat12g
• Saturated Fat7g
• Cholesterol45mg
• Sodium180mg
• Total Carbohydrates26g
• Dietary Fiber1g
• Sugars17g
• Protein3g

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