Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (50g) almond flour
- 2 tbsp (28g) melted unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp (12g) erythritol
- 1 pinch (1g) salt
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (225g) low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (120g) plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 scoops (60g) vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup (100g) zero-calorie sweetener
- 2 large (100g) eggs
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (8g) lemon juice
Instructions:
- Combine almond flour, melted butter, sweetener, and salt in a bowl until a sandy texture forms.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan using the back of a spoon.
- Bake the crust at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes until the edges are mahogany-colored. Remove and let cool.
- Place cottage cheese in a blender and process until completely liquid and smooth.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sweetener until fluffy.
- Fold the blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice into the cream cheese mixture.
- Slowly sift in the protein powder and mix on low speed until just combined, avoiding over-beating.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until the batter is a glossy, uniform pale yellow.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 37 minutes or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours before serving.