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Hey there, dessert lovers!
Who’s ready for a sweet treat? I’ve got something special for you today!
I’m sharing my recipe for cottage cheese mini cheesecakes.
They’re creamy, dreamy, and healthier than your average cheesecake.
Perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth without the guilt!
Trust me, you’ll want to make these over and over again. Let’s dive in!
| Preparation Time | 20-30 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 45 minutes |
| Total Time | 65-75 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 500 grams cottage cheese
- 250 grams light cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- Juice and zest from 2 medium lemons
- Chia jam for topping
Step 1: Prepare Your Muffin Tins
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
Line your muffin tins with muffin liners to ensure easy removal of the mini cheesecakes later.
Step 2: Create the Cookie Base
In a medium bowl, use a fork to combine crushed digestive cookies and melted butter until well mixed.
Press about 2 tablespoons of the cookie mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner.
Place the muffin tin in the fridge to harden the cookie base while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
Step 3: Make the Cheesecake Filling
In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine cottage cheese, light cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Blend until the mixture is smooth, which should take about 3 minutes.
Ensure there are no lumps for a silky cheesecake texture.
Step 4: Assemble and Bake the Cheesecakes
Remove the muffin tin from the fridge.
Pour about ⅓ cup of the cheesecake filling on top of the hardened cookie base in each muffin liner.
Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are set.
They should no longer jiggle or look wet.
Step 5: Cool and Add Toppings
Allow the mini cheesecakes to cool completely in the muffin tin.
Once cooled, top each cheesecake with a dollop of chia jam for a burst of fruity flavor.
Enjoy these delightful mini cheesecakes as a treat or dessert!
