Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1½ cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Blot the pumpkin puree with paper towels to remove excess water.
- Blend cottage cheese and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add blotted pumpkin, maple syrup, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
- Pour filling over cooled crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then chill for at least 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Blotting pumpkin is crucial for texture.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for best results.
- Chilling time is essential for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg