Description
This high protein pistachio cheesecake is creamy, easy to make, and packed with real ingredients like Greek yogurt and cottage cheese. Perfect for a healthy dessert that feels like a treat.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 eggs
1 cup shelled pistachios
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
2 tbsp almond or oat flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 6” round baking dish with parchment.
2. Blend all ingredients until completely smooth.
3. Pour mixture into baking dish.
4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
5. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
6. Slice and serve chilled. Add toppings if desired.
Notes
You can use roasted pistachios if unsalted.
Add a swirl of jam before baking for extra flavor.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze slices for later.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg