Healthy High Protein Cheesecake
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Greek yogurt contains 20g protein per cup—triple that of cream cheese—making this cheesecake accidentally muscular.

Healthy High Protein Cheesecake

Indulge in a guilt-free delight with this creamy, protein-packed raspberry cheesecake! Crafted with a luscious blend of cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and farm-fresh eggs, this dessert is not only delicious but also a smart choice for health-conscious sweet tooths. Dive into a slice of this vibrant treat and savor the perfect balance of tangy raspberries and smooth cheesecake bliss!

quickhealthy
vegetariangluten-freenut-free

Prep

15

min

Cook

30

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(1)

  • Lemon juice

🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)

  • 250g cottage cheese (8.82 oz)
  • 2 eggs

📦Other(2)

  • 80g Greek yoghurt (2.82 oz)
  • Raspberries

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend cottage cheese with two eggs, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and mashed raspberries.

  2. 2

    Pour the mixture into bowls or ramekins and bake in the oven at 180°C for 30 minutes.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Strain cottage cheese through fine mesh for 30 minutes before blending to remove excess whey, preventing a grainy texture and reducing baking liquid by 15-20%.ingredient15-20% liquid reduction
  • Blend cottage cheese mixture for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth - protein curds need extended blending time to break down molecular structure for creamy consistency.technique2-3 minutes
  • Bake in a water bath (bain-marie) to maintain even 160°F internal temperature, preventing protein coagulation that causes cracking in high-protein batters.equipment160°F internal temp
  • Cool cheesecakes gradually by turning off oven and cracking door for 1 hour before refrigerating - rapid temperature changes cause 30-40% more surface cracks.timing1 hour gradual cooling
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt with minimum 10% fat content because protein-heavy batters need fat for proper mouthfeel and to prevent rubbery texture.ingredient10% minimum fat
Cuisine: dessert
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