Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
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Savor the delicate flavors of this cottage cheese cheesecake, a light and creamy dessert with a hint of lemon zest and vanilla. Indulge in a guilt-free treat that pairs perfectly with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
1 | cup low-fat cottage cheese |
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1⁄4 | cup nonfat Greek yogurt |
1 | egg |
2 1⁄2 | tablespoons sugar |
1 1⁄2 | tablespoons flour |
1⁄2 | teaspoon vanilla |
1⁄2 | tablespoon lemon zest |
Instructions
1. | Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) 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. |
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2. | Combine cottage cheese and yogurt in a blender and process until very smooth. Add the egg, sugar, flour, vanilla, and lemon zest, and process until smooth and well combined. |
3. | Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top pulls away from the pan and looks smooth and solid. The cheesecake should be slightly jiggly but firm. |
4. | Refrigerate the cheesecake for several hours or overnight. |
5. | Before serving, spread or sprinkle your desired toppings. You can top it with yogurt, granola, or a quick strawberry compote made from frozen strawberries, water, red wine, sugar, and cornstarch. |
Published on Oct 17, 2024 by Luminița