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6-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Bars

These cottage cheese cheesecake bars are creamy, tangy, and perfectly sweet - made with just 6 simple ingredients! Lighter and higher in protein than traditional cheesecake, they sit on a buttery graham cracker crust and bake up silky smooth every single time. If you're looking for an easy cottage cheese cheesecake recipe that actually tastes like the real thing, this is it!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 9 servings

Equipment

  • 1 9x9-inch baking pan
  • 1 food processor or high speed blender

Ingredients

For the graham cracker crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or cookie crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil

For the cheesecake filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional, but recommended

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325° Fahrenheit and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, then lightly grease the inside.
  • Make the crust by mixing together the graham cracker or cookie crumbs and melted butter or coconut oil in a bowl, then press the mixture into the bottom of your prepared baking pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
  • While the crust bakes, make the filling by adding all filling ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the filling over the crust, then bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bars are just set in the middle. (See Notes below on how to bake in a water bath to avoid any cracks).
  • Remove the bars from the oven and leave them to cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then transfer them in the fridge to chill for at least 3 hours (or overnight).
  • Once the bars have chilled, remove them from the pan and cut into squares. Enjoy the cheesecake bars right away, or store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days!

Notes

  • Use full-fat (4%) cottage cheese for the creamiest, richest result.
  • Blend the filling completely smooth — no curds remaining.
  • Water bath (prevents cracking): Place the 8×8 pan inside a larger roasting pan with 1 inch of hot water before baking.
  • Do not skip the chill time — bars need at least 3 hours to fully set.
  • Freeze individual bars for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Sugar: 10g