Description
Indulge in this Mini High Protein Keto Cottage Cheese Cheesecake, a deliciously creamy and satisfying dessert that's perfect for low-carb and keto diets. Made with simple, healthy ingredients like cottage cheese, cream cheese, and monk fruit sweetener, this cheesecake offers a high protein boost and only 3 grams of carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2-3 drops monk fruit liquid sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare ramekins or a muffin tin on a baking sheet.
- Blend the cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, monk fruit sweetener, and salt until smooth.
- Add eggs and pulse until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins or muffin tin.
- Bake in a water bath for 25-30 minutes until the centers are set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Serve with sugar-free whipped cream, fresh berries, or keto-friendly chocolate sauce if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetener to your taste preference.
- For extra texture, you can create a keto-friendly crust with almond flour and butter.
- Consider adding lemon or lime zest for a citrusy twist.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 7 days or freeze individual portions for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
