Blood Orange & Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
This gluten-free blood orange and cottage cheese cheesecake offers a light and zesty twist on the traditional dessert. Infused with the natural citrusy zing of blood oranges, it combines the creaminess of cottage cheese for a guilt-free, protein-rich treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Base
- 100 g cottage cheese
- 40 g freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- 1 egg egg
- 30 g gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 each blood orange zest
- 20 g sugar optional
Topping
- 50 g cottage cheese for topping
- to taste candied blood orange pieces or fresh orange supremes
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Line a 12cm cake pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a blender or food processor, mix together the cottage cheese, blood orange juice, egg, gluten-free flour, orange zest, and sugar (if using). Blend until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top turns golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely at room temperature before transferring it to the fridge. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set beautifully.
- Once chilled, spread the extra cottage cheese over the top for a creamy finish. Garnish with candied blood orange pieces or fresh orange supremes.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If you have extra slices, try crumbling them over yogurt or layering them with fresh fruit for a quick dessert parfait.