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Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups

Delicious Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Enjoy these delicious Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups, a high-protein dessert with a delightful twist and customizable toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup cottage cheese small curd is ideal
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain yogurt can be used as substitute
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar coconut sugar is an alternative
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean/paste
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest optional
  • 1/4 tsp salt balances sweetness
Crust (optional)
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter melted; coconut oil can be used
Toppings
  • 1 cup fresh berries for garnish
  • 1/2 cup berry compote drizzle before serving
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips mini chips work wonderfully
  • 1/2 cup crushed cookies for extra texture
  • 1/4 cup toasted coconut lightly toasted for crunch

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Blender
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. To make crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into bottom of cups and bake for 5 minutes. Let cool.
  3. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  4. Divide filling evenly among muffin liners, filling about three-quarters full.
  5. Bake for 16-20 minutes until edges are set and centers wobble slightly. Avoid overbaking.
  6. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cups cool in the oven for 10 minutes.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Add toppings before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a crustless version, reduce sugar to 1/3 cup. Store airtight in the fridge for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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