Oma's Cottage Cheesecake Recipe
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Oma's Cottage Cheesecake

By: Sheryl K. 
"A delicious cheesecake that's so easy to make. Lower in calories, too!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (82)

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 8 inch square pan
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 239 | Total Fat: 9.7g | Cholesterol: 69mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2007 by abharat78   view full review
I made this and couldn't even tell it was cottage cheese. I used the lowfat kind, didn't put...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2008 by AuntAmethyst   view full review
My husband couldn't tell this cheesecake was low-fat, and he though it tasted like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2006 by RAMSEES   view full review
I've made this cheesecake several times. It is delicious and also cost a lot less than one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2008 by Sonia M.   view full review
Great recipe! Because I like denser cheesecakes, I strained the cheese for about an hour and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2008 by LittleCahoona   view full review
this really surprised me with it's excellence. it has the texture of cheescake, the look of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2006 by PUDDING33   view full review
lovely recipe. I didn't think guilt free cheese cake existed! I made it even lower in fat by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2006 by KAYTEM   view full review
This was ok, but this "cheesecake" has an identity crisis. it should not be called a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2003 by DIANE SCHLEGEL   view full review
This recipe is lighter in texture than regular cheesecake. You can use the low or no-fat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2002 by GAILBA   view full review
So easy. Nice and light. I used a ready made pie crust and served it with cherry pie filling.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by MISSJACKIE   view full review
So yummy! Also works in mini pie tins (I was able to make 6 with the recipe as written)

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