Amazing No-Bake Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 15

Amazing No-Bake Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

3 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

340

Sugar

28g

Fat

19g

This is a unique and refreshing twist on the classic cheesecake recipe. The addition of cottage cheese adds a tangy taste and a healthy element to the dessert. The crust, made from graham cracker crumbs, provides a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. This no-bake cheesecake can be prepared in a short amount of time and requires no oven, making it a perfect dessert for hot summer days. It is also a great dessert to serve at dinner parties or potlucks.

Instructions

1.	Make the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
2.	Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3.	In a separate bowl, dissolve the Jell-O in boiling water and let it cool.
4.	In a blender, pulse the cottage cheese until smooth.
5.	Add the cooled Jell-O to the cottage cheese and blend until fully combined.
6.	Fold in the Cool Whip.
7.	Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and smooth out the top.
8.	Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.
9.	Once set, run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen it from the sides of the pan.
10.	Remove the sides of the pan and slice the cheesecake into pieces.

PROS

This no-bake cheesecake is quick and easy to make and does not require an oven.

The cottage cheese adds a healthy twist to a classic dessert.

It is light and fluffy with a refreshing fruity flavor.

CONS

This dessert can be high in sugar and calories.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cottage cheese is high in protein and low in fat, which makes it a healthy addition to this dessert.
Jell-O adds a fruity flavor without adding any extra calories or fat.
This cheesecake can be a satisfying alternative to traditional high-calorie desserts.

	2 cups graham cracker crumbs
	1/4 cup sugar
	1/4 cup butter , melted
	1 package lemon Jell-O gelatin , any fruit flavor ( not pudding mix )
	1/4 cup boiling water
	2 cups cottage cheese
	1 container Cool Whip