Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

1. Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Grease bottom and sides of a 9 inch (20 cm) springform mold with butter or line it with parchment paper.

Cheesecake Crust

1. Place graham crackers, melted butter and maple syrup in a food processor or high speed blender and pulse until they become fine crumbs. The mixture should resemble wet sand.
2. Transfer the mixture into the prepared springform mold, and gently press it down with your hands, a spoon, or the bottom of a glass.
3. Bake the graham crackers crust for 20 minutes while preparing the cream.

Cottage Cheese Cream

1. After baking the crust, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Add to a food processor or blender cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla extract and lemon juice. Process until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the baked crust, then use a spatula or spoon to spread it evenly.
4. Bake cottage cheese cheesecake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until it has set.
5. Once the cheesecake is baked, let cool at room temperature first, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
6. Serve with fresh fruit, jam, or your favorite sauce