Low-Calorie High-Protein Cheesecake-Style Dessert
Low-Calorie High-Protein Cheesecake-Style Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, large
- 1/4 cup corn starch
For Garnish
- 1 cup mixed berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray or butter.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 325
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, plain Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and eggs.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the corn starch to the mixture. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is completely smooth and lump-free. This may take 2-3 minutes to achieve a creamy, cheesecake-like consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour the smooth mixture into the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden, and the center has a slight jiggle when gently shaken. Avoid overbaking, as it can lead to a dry texture.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 325
- 6
Once baked, remove the dessert from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min
- 7
After cooling at room temperature, transfer the dessert to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 1/2 hours, or until completely cold and firm. This is crucial for the cheesecake-like texture to fully develop.
⏱️ 90 min
- 8
Once thoroughly chilled, slice and serve. Garnish each serving with a generous portion of fresh mixed berries.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Low-Calorie High-Protein Cheesecake-Style Dessert
- 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, large
- 1/4 cup corn starch
For Garnish
- 1 cup mixed berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray or butter.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 325 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, plain Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and eggs.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the corn starch to the mixture. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is completely smooth and lump-free. This may take 2-3 minutes to achieve a creamy, cheesecake-like consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour the smooth mixture into the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden, and the center has a slight jiggle when gently shaken. Avoid overbaking, as it can lead to a dry texture.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 325 - 6
Once baked, remove the dessert from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min - 7
After cooling at room temperature, transfer the dessert to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 1/2 hours, or until completely cold and firm. This is crucial for the cheesecake-like texture to fully develop.
⏱️ 90 min - 8
Once thoroughly chilled, slice and serve. Garnish each serving with a generous portion of fresh mixed berries.
⏱️ 1 min