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no bake cottage cheese cheesecake slice
Author : Maggie

No Bake Cottage Cheese Cheesecake: A Creamy, Protein-Packed Dessert Without the Oven

This no bake cottage cheese cheesecake is light, creamy, and protein-packed. Made with wholesome ingredients and no oven required!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: no bake cheesecake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup raw walnuts
  • ¾ cup raw almonds
  • 1 cup Medjool dates pitted
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup raw unsalted cashews soaked and drained
  • ¼ cup milk plant or dairy
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Pulse walnuts and almonds in a food processor until coarsely ground.
  2. Add dates and pulse again until sticky.
  3. Blend in maple syrup and sea salt. Press into springform pan and freeze.
  4. Blend cottage cheese, cashews, milk, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
  6. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Thaw for 10 minutes before slicing. Add toppings and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 11gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

Soak cashews in water for at least 4 hours for a smooth blend.
Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture.
Top with fresh berries, compote, or whipped cream.

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