High Protein Gluten-free Dessert to Satisfy Your Chocolate Cravings

Decadent Chocolate Almond Cottage Cheese Cake | High-Protein, Low-Carb Indulgence!
Indulge guilt-free with this Chocolate Almond Cottage Cheese Cake that’s rich, moist, and packed with protein! Perfect for dessert lovers who want a healthier treat, this cake combines the nutty goodness of almond flour, the creaminess of cottage cheese, and the deep flavor of Dutch-process cocoa. Plus, it’s low-carb and gluten-free!
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Chocolate Almond Cottage Cheese Cake: 12 Servings
Approximate Macros per Serving (using raw cane sugar):
Calories: 251 |Protein: 8.2 g | Fat: 19.5 g |Saturated Fat: 7.2 g |Carbs: 14.1 g |Fiber: 2.4 g Sugars: 9.2 g
Chocolate Almond Cottage Cheese Cake
Ingredients
4 large eggs + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
3/4 cup (150 grams) raw cane sugar (or granulated sweetener of choice)
1/2 cup salted butter (4 ounces; 113 grams), at room temperature
½ tsp salt (use ¾ tsp if using unsalted butter)
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tbsp Amaretto Liquor (optional, or add 1 extra tsp of almond extract)
1 ¼ cups (285 grams) cottage cheese (OR Ricotta Cheese)
1 ¼ cups (120 grams) of super-fine almond flour, toasted
1/2 cup (42 grams) Dutch process cocoa powder
1/2 cup (57 grams) blanched almond slices or slivers
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Add your almond flour to a parchment lined baking sheet, spread out in even layer, toast for 7-8 min (mix it once half way through). Once toasted, transfer to a bowl to stop the cooking and allow it to cool completely.
2. Drop the oven temp to 325 degrees F (162 degrees C). Prepare a 9 inch springform pan as follows: Spread a thin layer of softened butter inside the pan, coating the bottom and sides. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan, press it inside the pan, and cover it with a thin layer of butter. Sprinkle a tablespoon of cocoa powder inside the pan and shake it around to coat the inside bottom and sides of the pan.
3. Separate the eggs into two bowls, placing the 5 egg yolks in a large bowl and the 4 egg whites in a medium size bowl.
4. Use an electric mixer to beat 3/4 cup of sugar, butter, salt, and almond and vanilla extracts and Amaretto (if using) until lightened in color and fluffy in texture; about 3-5 minutes. Beat the egg yolks into the mixture, adding them one at a time, and blending completely before adding the next.
5. Mixing on medium-low speed, beat in the cottage cheese, scraping down the sides of the bowl. In a small bowl whisk together almond flour and cocoa powder, to remove any lumps Beat on low speed just until blended.
6. Using an electric mixer or electric whisk beat the egg whites until a stiff peak that holds its shape forms if you lift the beater from the bowl.
7. Add the beaten egg whites to the cake batter in two additions. First addition, mix it to lighten up the chocolate mixture. Second addition, fold it very gently into the batter. Be careful to not over-mix. It's ok if there are still some white streaks of egg whites visible in the batter.
8. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top into an even layer. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the top and place the cake in the center of the oven. Bake for 40-50 minutes. When done, the cake will be starting to pull away from the side of the pan, and if you gently shake the pan, there will be very slight movement in the center of the cake, but the movement will appear "set". If you gently shake the pan and the movement looks like it might reflect liquid under the surface of the cake, it needs more time to bake.
9. When done baking, set the pan on a wire rack and let it cool for 10 minutes. Carefully slide a knife or flat spatula around the sides of the cake, then release the side of the pan and remove. Allow the cake to cool completely. If not serving immediately, cover the cake to prevent it from drying out.
9. To serve: sprinkle the top with some powdered sugar or top it with fresh berry sauce.
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Thank you for the recipe, I'll try to make it for Christmas.

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You're incredible! I can't wait to try this. Thank you so much.

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Thank you so very much! That’s so sweet! I hope you enjoy it! 😊

[@vanessawhite8229]

I made the lemon cottage cheese cake, it was delicious 😋. I’ll definitely be trying this one too. Thank you ❣️

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Awesome!!! 😊

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OMGOSH!! I'm tardy to the party but better late than never. Chef Nene, Yummy!!! 💥😋😋 Thx

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It is so good! You should try it! 😊

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