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High protein cottage cheesecake recipe.
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Cottage Cheesecake

Creamy and packed with protein, this cottage cheesecake has a buttery oat crust and a filling made with cottage cheese, a fun take on a classic!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

Oat Crust

Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 ounces cottage cheese drained
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 large eggs room temperature

Blueberry Compote optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Prepare a 9-inch spring form pan by wrapping the outside with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Place the oats, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and process until fine but slightly textured. Add butter and pulse until the mixture is crumbly. Add the crust mixture to the springform pan and use a cup or flat-bottomed glass to press the crust into an even layer and about 1 inch up the sides.
  • Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden brown, remove from oven and set aside.
  • Rinse out the food processor. Add the cottage cheese and process until smooth, then add small pieces of the softened cream cheese and sugar, continuing to process on low speed until creamy and fully combined, about 3 minutes. Add cornstarch, vanilla and lemon juice, mixing until just incorporated.
  • Add eggs one at a time, processing briefly after each addition until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as you go. Remove the blade and use a rubber spatula to stir the mixture to remove any air bubbles.
  • Pour filling into the prepared oat crust. Place the cheesecake in a large roasting pan and carefully pour boiling water ½ the way up the springform pan.
  • Bake 60–70 minutes, until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  • Turn the oven off and prop the door open slightly, allowing it to slowly cool down for about 1 hour. Then, remove the pan from the water and oven, remove the foil, and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Gently run a knife around the edges of the pan and carefully release the ring of your springform pan. Run the knife between the crust and bottom pan and use a spatula to carefully lift the cheesecake to a serving plate.
  • For the blueberry compote: Add the blueberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and vanilla to a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for about 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries soften and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool; it will continue to thicken and turn jammy as it cools.

Notes

The nutrition facts is for the cheesecake only and does not include the optional blueberry compote.
This recipe was originally made as cheesecake cups and has been updated in October 2025 to a whole cheesecake, but if you like the original version you can still find it here:
Crust
2 cups rolled oats
6 tablespoons butter melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 large egg
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a food processor, pulse the oats until they are finely ground. Add the butter and sugar and blend until the mixture is well combined.
Press about 1 ½ tablespoons of the oat mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup, pressing firmly to create an even crust.
Wipe clean the food processor. Add cottage cheese, cream cheese, egg, sugar and lemon zest and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Spoon the filling mixture evenly into the prepared crusts in the muffin tin.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the centers are set and slightly golden around the edges.
Allow the cheesecake cups to cool in the muffin tin for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg

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