This blueberry cheesecake is a special homemade dessert made with dog-safe ingredients and topped with fresh blueberries and glaze. It has a soft oat and coconut crust, a smooth and creamy filling, and a glossy gelatin topping that makes it look just as good as it tastes.
It’s a fun way to celebrate your dog with a treat that feels a little extra special. Whether it’s for a birthday, gotcha day, or just because, this cheesecake is a delicious way to make your dog feel spoiled.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Making a homemade dessert for your dog is a fun way to celebrate them, and seeing their excitement when you bring out a special treat makes it even better. There are so many reasons this recipe will become a favorite.
Easy to Make – This recipe comes together easily using a food processor and a few baking steps.
Wholesome Ingredients – The cheesecake is made with real ingredients like yogurt, cottage cheese, and blueberries with no artificial additives.
No Sugar – There is no added sugar in this recipe. Even the glaze is made with a simple gelatin mixture and fruit.
Perfect for Celebrations – This dessert is great for birthdays, gotcha days, or holidays when you want to treat your dog to something special.
Ingredients and What They Bring to the Treats
This blueberry cheesecake uses simple ingredients that come together to create a creamy dessert your dog will love. This is what you’ll need:
For the crust:
• Old-fashioned oats – Form the base of the crust and provide texture and fiber.
• Unsweetened shredded coconut – Adds flavor and a slightly chewy texture.
• Ground cinnamon – Adds a warm flavor.
• Egg – Helps bind the crust together.
• Coconut oil – Adds healthy fats and helps the crust hold together.
• Honey – Adds a touch of natural sweetness.
For the filling:
• Cream cheese – Creates a rich and creamy texture.
• Cottage cheese – Adds protein and helps lighten the filling.
• Plain Greek yogurt – Adds creaminess and tang.
• Egg – Helps the filling set while baking.
• Coconut milk – Adds moisture and a smooth consistency.
• Oat flour – Helps thicken the filling.
• Blueberries – Provide natural sweetness and flavor.
For the glaze and topping
• Unflavored gelatin – Creates a light glaze that sets on top.
• Water – Used to prepare the gelatin.
• Blueberries – Add flavor and make a colorful topping.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
There are a few important things to keep in mind when making this recipe, along with some simple swaps you can make.
Use low-fat versions of cream cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, and coconut milk if your dog requires a lower-fat diet.
Blueberries can be swapped with raspberries or strawberries.
You can make oat flour by blending old-fashioned rolled oats in a blender or food processor until it has a flour consistency. One cup of oats makes about ¾ cup of flour.
You can substitute oat flour with brown rice flour, all-purpose flour, or a 50-50 combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flour. Because whole wheat flour is denser, it’s not a good substitute to use by itself. Note that flour substitutes may affect the texture.
How to Make Blueberry Cheesecake for Dogs
Making this cheesecake is simple and just takes a few steps to prepare each layer.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a food processor, combine the oats, coconut, and cinnamon and process until crumbly. Add the egg, melted coconut oil, and honey and process until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half and press each portion evenly into the bottom of two 4-inch springform pans.
- Bake the crusts for 10 minutes, then allow them to cool completely.
- In a food processor, combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, egg, coconut milk, and oat flour. Process until smooth.
- Pour equal amounts of the filling over the cooled crusts.
- Fill a large baking dish or roasting pan with about ½ inch of water and place the springform pans into the water.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow the cheesecakes to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, pour the cold water and sprinkle the gelatin over it. Stir to combine.
- Heat the remaining water until almost boiling, then add it to the gelatin mixture and stir until dissolved.
- Let the mixture sit until it thickens slightly but is still pourable. You can place it in the refrigerator for a few minutes to speed this up.
- Remove the cheesecakes from the pans. Place blueberries on top and pour the glaze over them.
How to Store the Cheesecake and How Long It Lasts
Wrap the cheesecake tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. It will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
For longer storage, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. It will last up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Can people eat this cheesecake?
Yes, they sure can! All the ingredients are safe for human consumption. It’s great for those watching their sugar intake. Try a piece and see if you like it.
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Blueberry Cheesecake for Dogs
Ingredients
Crust
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons oat flour
- 1/2 cup blueberries
Glaze
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 package unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup hot water
Topping
- 1/2 cup blueberries or more if desired
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the oats, coconut, and cinnamon to a food processor and process until crumbly. Add the egg, coconut oil, and honey and process until a dough forms. Divide the dough in half and press each half evenly into the bottom of two 4″ springform pans.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
Filling
- Place the cream cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, egg, coconut milk, and oat flour in a food processor. Process until smooth.
- Pour equal amounts over the crusts in the springform pans.
- Fill a large baking dish or roasting pan with 1/2″ of water. Place the two springform pans into the water.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Glaze and Topping
- Pour 1/4 cup of cold water into a small bowl and pour the gelatin over the top and stir.
- Heat 1/4 cup of water to almost boiling. Add the hot water to the gelatin mixture and stir. Allow the mixture to sit until it thickens some but still pourable. You may want to place it in the refrigerator for a few minutes to help it thicken.
- Remove the cheesecakes from the springform pans. Place blueberries on top and pour the glaze over the blueberries.
Nutrition
Serving Amount
Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories. Consult your vet if you are unsure of the portion size for your dog.
Because this is a higher-fat treat, a small slice is recommended.
If your dog hasn’t had any of these ingredients before, start with a small piece to make sure they don’t have any allergies, sensitivities, or adverse reactions.
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