Chocolate Cottage Cheese Cheesecake (high protein) is a high-protein, refined sugar-free dessert made with simple, nourishing ingredients. The base combines full-fat cottage cheese, cacao, maple syrup, eggs, and flour for a creamy, fudgy texture. Everything is blended, baked and chilled for a fudgy chocolate cheesecake. Top with fresh berries and enjoy a rich, wholesome treat.
I love a good cottage cheese recipe. For more cottage cheese recipes try my classic cottage cheese cheesecake, my cottage cheese fudgesicles or my cottage cheese pretzels.
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Why you'll love this recipe
It is easy to make.
It is gluten free and lower in sugar.
Thanks to the cottage cheese and greek yogurt this recipe is high in protein.
Ingredients
- cottage cheese
- greek yogurt
- maple syrup
- vanilla
- cacao
- eggs
- oat flour
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- oat flour - I believe you could sub ½ cup almond flour.
- maple syrup - honey works as a sub.
- I do not suggest any other substitutes for this recipe as I have not tested them and can not guarantee that they will work.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Blend together all ingredients.
Step 2
Add batter to pan and bake.
Step 3
Let cool for at least 4 hours.
Step 4
Serve and enjoy.
Storage instructions
You can store the cheesecake in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 5 days.
Equipment
You need a 6 inch spring form pan for this recipe.
Recipe FAQS
Cottage cheese is a high-protein, low-carb food that supports muscle growth, satiety, and weight management. It's also a good source of calcium and probiotics that promote bone and gut health.
It has less sugar and more protein than regular cheesecake. It is also refined sugar free.
Yes.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Make sure to let the cheesecake fully cool otherwise it will not set.
I have not tried this recipe with anything other than full fat cottage cheese. I do think 2% would work the cheesecake would probably just be less decadent tasting which is fine.
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Chocolate Cottage Cheese Cheesecake (high protein)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup full fat cottage cheese 2% would also work, don't use non-fat
- ¾ cup greek yogurt full fat or 2% works best
- ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ⅓ cup oat flour corn starch also works*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup cacao
- 2 eggs
optional toppings
- berries of choice
- crushed pistachios
- chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add all ingredient to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour batter into a 6 inch spring form pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 50 minutes - 1 hour. You will know it is done being cooked when the edges are browned and the cake is not gooey.
- Let cake cool for 20 minutes sitting out in the pan. Then remove from the pan, add to a plate (leaving on the parchment paper) and refrigerate for for at least 4 hours.
- Add your favorite toppings and serve.
Carol Anne says
I do not have a spring form pan, but I want to make this. Any suggestions?
Kristi says
You need some sort of pan that is equivalent in size to a 6 inch spring form pan.
MMR says
I am trying this today. Has anyone tried adding a little espresso powder? Maybe two teaspoons?
Kristi says
I think that would work but I would start with 1 teaspoon!