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Oma's Cottage Cheesecake

SUBMITTED BY: Sheryl K. PHOTO BY: beccaQ

"A delicious cheesecake that's so easy to make. Lower in calories, too!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 30 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 8 inch square pan

SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Melt butter in an 8 inch square pan. Stir in graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Pat over bottom and onto sides of dish. Set aside.
  2. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, milk, eggs, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, 2/3 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth. Pour into prepared crust.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until filling is firm. Allow to cool completely.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2007 by abharat78
I made this and couldn't even tell it was cottage cheese. I used the lowfat kind, didn't put... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2006 by RAMSEES
I've made this cheesecake several times. It is delicious and also cost a lot less than one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2003 by DIANE SCHLEGEL
This recipe is lighter in texture than regular cheesecake. You can use the low or no-fat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2008 by Sonia M.
Great recipe! Because I like denser cheesecakes, I strained the cheese for about an hour and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2002 by GAILBA
So easy. Nice and light. I used a ready made pie crust and served it with cherry pie filling. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2008 by AuntAmethyst
My husband couldn't tell this cheesecake was low-fat, and he though it tasted like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2008 by LittleCahoona
this really surprised me with it's excellence. it has the texture of cheescake, the look of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by MISSJACKIE
So yummy! Also works in mini pie tins (I was able to make 6 with the recipe as written) MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2006 by KAYTEM
This was ok, but this "cheesecake" has an identity crisis. it should not be called a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2006 by PUDDING33
lovely