Cheesecake: the indulgent original vs a healthy version
2026-11-05 · 6 min read · Get Lean Today
Guests can't tell my cottage-cheese cheesecake from the classic until I tell them. No cream cheese, no butter — and it must rest overnight.
Original · 120 g
400 kcal
Protein 7 · Fat 28 · Carbs 30
Healthy version · you save 230
170 kcal
Protein 14 · Fat 5 · Carbs 17
Approximate macros per serving
Why the original is so heavy
Cream cheese, sugar and a buttery crust.
Gram by gram: usual recipe vs my version
Per serving. This is where the calories actually go.
| Usual | kcal | My version | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cream cheese, 70 g | 240 | 5% cottage cheese, 80 g | 95 |
| Sugar, 12 g | 50 | Honey or sweetener, 3 g | 10 |
| Biscuits with butter, 25 g | 120 | Oat biscuits, 12 g | 50 |
| — | Egg, 15 g | 20 | |
| Total | 410 | you save 235 | 175 |
Reference values, rounded to 5 kcal. Brands differ — check the label.
Ingredients
- 5% cottage cheese80 g
- Honey or sweetener3 g
- Oat biscuits12 g
- Egg15 g
How to make it
- Crush biscuits, press into a pan.
- Blend cottage cheese with eggs and sweetener.
- Bake 40 minutes at 160 °C / 320 °F.
- Chill for 4 hours.
Tip: Top with berries instead of syrup.
Mistakes I made so you don't have to
- Beating on high adds air and the top cracks.
- Cutting it warm — it hasn't set yet.
Storing
Up to 4 days in the fridge; slices freeze well.
How to log it
Say or type in the app or Telegram bot: “healthy cheesecake, 120 g” — calories and macros are filled in for you.
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FAQ
- How many calories are in regular cheesecake?
- About 400 kcal per 120 g serving.
- Can I eat it while dieting?
- Yes. The healthy version saves about 230 kcal and has more protein, so it fits a deficit easily.
- How do I count my own portion?
- Snap a photo in Get Lean Today and calories and macros are counted for you.