This macro-friendly turtle cheesecake is a quick high-protein dessert made with cottage cheese, caramel, chocolate, and pecans. Perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese (low-fat, 1%)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce (sugar-free)
• 2 tbsp chocolate chips (dark, sugar-free)
• 2 tbsp chopped pecans

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°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, and cornstarch. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.

Step 3

Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top and swirl gently with a knife. Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped pecans evenly.

Step 4

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Step 5

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

For best results

• For a thicker cheesecake, use a smaller pan or double the recipe.
• Make sure to blend the cottage cheese thoroughly to achieve a smooth texture.
• Allow the cheesecake to chill completely for clean slices.

Variations

• Use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese for a tangier flavor.
• Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds.
• Add a chocolate crust using crushed sugar-free chocolate cookies.

Nutrition

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

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