Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 7–8 full sheets of graham crackers (about 1 1/2 cups crumbs)
- 2 Tbsp. butter, at room temperature*
For the cheesecake:
- 2.5 tsp. powdered gelatin
- 3 Tbsp. cool water
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
For the strawberry mousse:
- 4 tsp. powdered gelatin
- 4 Tbsp. cool water
- 1 lb. strawberries
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 5 Tbsp. powder sugar
Instructions
For the crust:
- Place the graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add butter and continue processing until the mixture reaches the consistency of wet sand. Transfer to a 9-inch springform pan, pressing in firmly.** Cover with plastic wrap refrigerate while you prepare the next layer.
For the cheesecake:
- Prepare gelatin. In a small saucepan, pour cool water over gelatin, mixing until the water is fully absorbed. Place saucepan on the stove and stir constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved; 1 or 2 minutes. Do not let it reach a boil. Remove from stove and set aside to cool.
- Add cottage cheese and Greek yogurt to the bowl of a food processor and process until they form a smooth paste. Add powder sugar and continue processing. Finally, add prepared gelatine, processing until fully incorporated.
- Pour cheese mixture over the graham crust, using a spatula to ensure that it is evenly distributed. Return to the fridge while you prepare the final layer.
For the strawberry mousse:
- Prepare gelatin. In a small saucepan, pour cool water over gelatin, mixing until the water is fully absorbed. Place saucepan on the stove and stir constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved; 1 or 2 minutes. Do not let it reach a boil. Remove from stove and set aside to cool.
- Add strawberries to the bowl of a food processor and process until they become a smooth puree. Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and powder sugar and continue processing. Finally, add prepared gelatine, processing until fully incorporated.
- Pour strawberry mixture over the cheese layer, using a spatula to ensure that it is evenly distributed. Return to the fridge for several hours until it is fully set, preferably overnight.
Notes
* you can also sub with melted coconut oil.
** you can press down with a flat bottomed cup to make sure it’s packed in tightly.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hours