Step 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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Transfer the mixture into the prepared springform mold, and gently press it down with your hands, a spoon, or the bottom of a glass.

Step 4

Bake the graham crackers crust for 20 minutes while preparing the cream.

Step 5

After baking the crust, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the baked crust, then use a spatula or spoon to spread it evenly.

Step 8

Bake cottage cheese cheesecake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until it has set.

Step 9

Once the cheesecake is baked, let cool at room temperature first, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.

Step 10

Serve with fresh fruit, jam, or your favorite sauce