Description
This quick and easy Breakfast Cheesecake recipe offers a healthy and delicious start to your day. Made with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, it’s a protein-packed treat lightly sweetened with maple syrup and enhanced with subtle citrus or vanilla notes. Baked until just firm, it’s served chilled with fresh raspberries and extra yogurt for a creamy, fruity finish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 4 drops food-grade lemon oil or vanilla extract
Toppings
- Raspberries (to taste)
- Additional plain Greek yogurt (to taste)
- Maple syrup (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking your cheesecakes.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, egg, and lemon oil or vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain for a silky texture.
- Divide Batter: Pour the blended batter evenly into two ramekins, making sure to distribute it equally for uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the ramekins in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are just firm in the center but still soft and creamy.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate until completely chilled; this helps the texture set perfectly and intensifies the flavors.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Before serving, top each cheesecake with extra Greek yogurt, fresh raspberries, and a drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness and color.
Notes
- Using food-grade lemon oil adds a pleasant citrus aroma; vanilla extract is a great substitute.
- For a dairy-free version, try substituting with vegan cream cheese and yogurt alternatives, though the texture may vary.
- Chilling the cheesecake thoroughly is essential for best texture and flavor.
- Serve immediately after adding toppings to keep the raspberries fresh and yogurt creamy.
