Chocolate Cheesecake

High protein and gluten free

Ingredients for nut crust:

- 1 1/2 cups nuts (such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts)

- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil

- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Ingredients for chocolate cheesecake filling:

- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese

- 1 brick cream cheese

- 1/2 cup cocoa powder

- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup

- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

- 2 eggs

Instructions for nut crust:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.

2. In a food processor, pulse the nuts until finely ground.

3. Add cocoa powder, melted butter or coconut oil, and honey or maple syrup to the ground nuts. Pulse until well combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.

4. Press the nut mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, pressing down firmly to create an even crust.

5. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.

Instructions for chocolate cheesecake filling:

1. In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.

2. Add cream cheese, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the blended cottage cheese. Blend until well combined and smooth.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.

4.Pour the chocolate cheesecake filling over the cooled nut crust in the springform pan.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.

6. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for about 1 hour.

7. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.

8. Once set, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and serve. Optionally, garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries.

Enjoy your decadent chocolate cheesecake with a nutty crust made with cottage cheese!

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