Ingredients
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- FOR THE GRAHAM CRUST (OPTIONAL):
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tbsp sugar
- pinch kosher salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- FOR THE CHEESECAKE:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (2% recommended) 227g/8oz
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (nonfat, 2%, or full-fat) 57g/2oz
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 57g
- 1 large egg
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup 80g
- 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch or flour 12g
- 1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- Optional: Greek yogurt, whipped cream, or ice cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter for the crust. Press into a baking dish.
- Blend cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, egg, brown sugar, cornstarch, and pumpkin spice until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set.
- Let cool before serving. Top with yogurt, whipped cream, or ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Use any type of cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.
- Brown sugar or maple syrup can be used for sweetness.
- Cornstarch or flour works as a thickener.
- Adjust pumpkin spice to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg