High Protein Pistachio Cheesecake
A creamy baked pistachio cheesecake blending cottage cheese, Greek yogurt and real pistachios - no protein powder needed.
60 min
Serves 8
Recipe from YouTube by theChefoutWest
Ingredients
- cottage cheese1 cup (240 g)
- Greek yogurt1 cup (240 g)
- egg2 eggs (100 g)
- shelled pistachios1 cup (120 g)
- maple syrup or honey1/2 cup (170 g)
- cornstarch2 tbsp (16 g)
- vanilla extract1 tsp
Method
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
Pour into a parchment-lined 6-inch round baking dish.
Bake at 325F (165C) for 40-45 minutes - the edges should feel set but the center should still jiggle.
Cool, then refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours. Overnight is best.