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Creamy cottage cheese cheesecake slice on a plate with a berry garnish

Creamy Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

A delightful twist on a classic dessert, this Creamy Cottage Cheese Cheesecake is lighter and tangier than traditional cheesecakes, making it a perfect comfort food for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups cottage cheese Blend until smooth.
  • 1 cup cream cheese Softened.
  • 0.5 cups sugar
  • 0.25 cups sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
Crust
  • 1 pre-made graham cracker crust

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the blended cottage cheese with cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until well combined.
  4. Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
  2. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Serve chilled. You can enjoy it plain or add toppings like fresh berries, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream. To store, cover tightly and keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.