High-Protein Orange Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 orange zest (Zest of 1 large orange.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Line a 6-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Add the cottage cheese to a blender.

3. 3

   Add the eggs, honey, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and zest of the large orange to the blender.

4. 4

   Blend until the mixture is silky smooth and creamy, with no noticeable lumps of cottage cheese remaining.

5. 5

   Pour the blended mixture into the parchment-lined cake pan and smooth the surface if needed.

6. 6

   Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set. The center should no longer look liquid, though it may retain a slight wobble.

7. 7

   Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.

8. 8

   Refrigerate for at least 4 hours so the cheesecake can fully firm up.

9. 9

   Slice the chilled cheesecake and serve.

Notes

Chill for at least 4 hours before slicing; the cheesecake firms as it cools and refrigerates.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cheesecake
• high-protein
• healthier dessert
• baked
• citrus
• orange