Description
This Lighter Chocolate Cottage Cheese Cheesecake is a protein-packed, healthier twist on the classic dessert. Made with creamy cottage cheese, rich cacao powder, and a touch of sweetness, it’s chocolatey, light, and guilt-free—perfect for a wholesome treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 eggs
- 5 tablespoons cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
- 1/4 cup granulated sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- Peanut butter, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a small springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, cacao powder, arrowroot powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Drizzle with peanut butter before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality cacao powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Swap peanut butter drizzle with almond butter or melted dark chocolate if desired.
- This cheesecake is naturally gluten-free and lower in sugar compared to traditional versions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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