High-Protein Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake
High-Protein Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake
- 2 cups cottage cheese, full-fat
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, full-fat
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs, large
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Meyer lemon, juiced (about 2 tablespoons), plus zest for garnish
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
For Preparation
- 1 parchment paper, as needed
- 1 cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 6-inch round baking dish with cooking spray and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper. This will help prevent sticking and make removal easier.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 325
- 2
In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, almond flour, eggs, honey, vanilla extract, and Meyer lemon juice. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and no lumps of cottage cheese remain. This may take 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the smooth cheesecake batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the poppy seeds evenly over the top of the batter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Gently stir the poppy seeds into the batter using a spoon or spatula, distributing them throughout the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden, but the center still has a slight jiggle. Do not overbake, as it will continue to set as it cools.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 325
- 6
Once baked, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature for at least 1 hour. This allows the cheesecake to set properly and prevents cracking.
⏱️ 60 min
- 7
After cooling at room temperature, transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or preferably 2 hours, before serving. Chilling helps firm up the cheesecake for clean slices.
⏱️ 60 min
- 8
To serve, carefully run a thin knife around the edge of the dish before inverting onto a plate. Garnish with fresh Meyer lemon zest and a thin slice of Meyer lemon.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High-Protein Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake
- 2 cups cottage cheese, full-fat
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, full-fat
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs, large
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Meyer lemon, juiced (about 2 tablespoons), plus zest for garnish
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
For Preparation
- 1 parchment paper, as needed
- 1 cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 6-inch round baking dish with cooking spray and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper. This will help prevent sticking and make removal easier.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 325 - 2
In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, almond flour, eggs, honey, vanilla extract, and Meyer lemon juice. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and no lumps of cottage cheese remain. This may take 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the smooth cheesecake batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the poppy seeds evenly over the top of the batter.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Gently stir the poppy seeds into the batter using a spoon or spatula, distributing them throughout the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden, but the center still has a slight jiggle. Do not overbake, as it will continue to set as it cools.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 325 - 6
Once baked, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature for at least 1 hour. This allows the cheesecake to set properly and prevents cracking.
⏱️ 60 min - 7
After cooling at room temperature, transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or preferably 2 hours, before serving. Chilling helps firm up the cheesecake for clean slices.
⏱️ 60 min - 8
To serve, carefully run a thin knife around the edge of the dish before inverting onto a plate. Garnish with fresh Meyer lemon zest and a thin slice of Meyer lemon.
⏱️ 2 min