Cheesecake with cottage cheese recipe

Who doesn't love a creamy, rich cheesecake? This recipe uses cottage cheese instead of cream cheese for a delicious twist on the old-time favourite. Flavoured with lemon and added almonds this cake has a zing and a crunch. Just perfect! Add some homemade berry sauce, lemon zest, strawberries and a dollop of creme fraiche as a finish.

This cheesecake is a super easy all-in-one bake that will impress your guests.

You need:

• 500 grams of cottage cheese

• 60 ml all-purpose flour

• 300 ml of whole milk

• 3 medium-size eggs

• 70 ml sugar

• The zest of half a lemon

• ½ tablespoon of lemon juice

• 60 ml finely chopped peeled almonds

• A pinch of salt

• Butter for greasing the pan

How you make it:

1. Preheat the oven to 225°C.

2. Grease an ovenproof mould about 25 cm in diameter and pour in the mixture.

3. Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir until well combined.

4. Add the mixture to the greased mould.

5. Bake in the middle of the oven for 40-50 minutes until golden and set.

Enjoy the cheesecake warm with a cold berry sauce, strawberries and creme fraiche with a few drops of lemon.

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