Description
This High Protein Cheesecake Jars recipe offers a delicious and nutritious dessert that combines creamy cottage cheese, rich Greek yogurt, sweet maple syrup, and fresh berries layered over crunchy graham crackers. It’s a quick, no-bake treat perfect for a high-protein snack or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Mixture
- 2 cups cottage cheese (2% milk fat)
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
Layers
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup berries (such as strawberries; use your favorites)
Instructions
- Blend Cottage Cheese: Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor for 1–2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add maple syrup and blend again to combine the sweetness evenly.
- Combine with Greek Yogurt: Transfer the whipped cottage cheese to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the plain full-fat Greek yogurt using a silicone spatula, creating a smooth cheesecake mixture.
- Assemble the Jars: In each jar, layer the ingredients in this order: start with a layer of crushed graham crackers, then add a layer of the cheesecake mixture, followed by another layer of graham crackers, then a layer of berries, and finish with another layer of cheesecake mixture. Top with extra berries if desired. This assembly makes about 4 jars.
- Chill or Serve: Refrigerate the jars before serving to let the flavors meld and the layers set, or enjoy immediately for a fresher texture.
Notes
- For a sweeter dessert, adjust the amount of maple syrup to taste.
- Use any fresh berries you prefer such as blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
- This recipe requires no baking and can be assembled and eaten quickly.
- If you don’t have a food processor, use a blender or mix the cottage cheese very well with a hand mixer.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute full-fat Greek yogurt with low-fat or non-fat, but the texture and creaminess will change.
