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4 Ingredient Keto Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

This 4-Ingredient Keto Cottage Cheese Protein Cheesecake is light, creamy, and surprisingly satisfying — with no crust and no fuss. Made with cottage cheese, eggs, protein powder, and a touch of sweetener, it's a low-carb, low sugar and high-protein treat. Baked in a water bath for a silky texture, it's perfect chilled straight from the fridge and makes a great make-ahead snack or dessert.
Servings: 8 slices
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (330g) 4% milk cottage cheese, room temperature , use a high protein brand, see notes for more details
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp (0.5 fl oz/15ml) sugar free honey sweetener
  • 1/3 cup (27g) vanilla protein powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a 6-inch round cake pan or springform cake pan and line the bottom with a parchment round.
  • Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides to ensure no lumps remain.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Place the pan inside a larger baking dish and fill the outer dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the center is set. The surface may be lightly browned. The surface of the cake will not look like traditional cheesecake but it still will taste creamy inside.
  • Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight). If desired, you can decorate the cake before serving. Store any uneaten cheesecake in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

 
  • Cottage cheese note: This recipe works best with a high protein cottage cheese that contains 13 or 14 grams of protein per 1/2 cup (110g) serving. I tested with Good Culture brand* and Amazon Grocery brand.* Avoid brands like Knudsen which don't contain as much protein.
  • Sugar free honey sweetener: I used ChocZero Sugar-Free Honey.* You can add more honey for personal preference. The amount you need may also vary depending on how sweet the protein powder you use is.
  • Protein powder note: Use a keto-friendly sweetened vanilla protein powder with about 30 grams of protein per serving (39 grams). I used Premier Protein Powder.*
  • *These product links are affiliate links. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
  • Optional frosting:
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • ¼ cup powdered sugar-free sweetener (like monkfruit, erythritol or Swerve)
    • To make the frosting, add heavy cream and sweetener to a stand mixer and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • If you are on a keto diet, please remember to look at net carbs and not just total carbs in the estimated nutrition. The net carbs count excludes fiber and carbs from sugar alcohols. 
Serving: 1slice, Calories: 86kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 184mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, NET CARBS: 3
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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