Name: High Protein Cheesecake Jars Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cottage cheese (2% milk fat); 4 tablespoons maple syrup; 3 cups plain Greek yogurt (full fat); 2 cups crushed graham crackers; 1 cup berries (or more, fresh or frozen)

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Introduction

This High Protein Cheesecake Jars recipe is a delicious and healthy dessert that’s perfect for a quick treat or post-workout snack. With creamy cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, it’s packed with protein and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes.

A clear glass jar shows a dessert with five distinct layers. Starting from the bottom, there is a thick layer of crumbly, light brown crushed graham crackers. Above that is a smooth, thick white cream layer. On top of the cream is another layer of crumbly crushed graham crackers, lighter and more even than the bottom. Next, there is a chunky layer of fresh, bright red chopped strawberries mixed with bits of cream. The top layer is a smooth white cream, garnished with more chopped strawberries and small bits of crushed graham crackers, with a white spoon sticking out from the top. The jar is placed on a white marbled surface with a soft, light beige background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups cottage cheese (2% MF)
4 tablespoons maple syrup
3 cups plain Greek yogurt (full fat)
2 cups crushed graham crackers
1 cup berries (or more)

Instructions

Step 1: Add the cottage cheese to a large food processor. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Then add the maple syrup and blend again to combine.
Step 2: Transfer the whipped cottage cheese to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the Greek yogurt using a silicone spatula until evenly mixed.
Step 3: Prepare your serving jars by layering the ingredients in this order: start with a layer of crushed graham crackers, then add the cheesecake mixture, followed by another layer of graham crackers.
Step 4: Add a layer of berries on top of the graham crackers, then finish with another layer of the cheesecake mixture.
Step 5: Garnish with extra berries on top if desired, then serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy. This recipe yields about 4 jars.

Tips & Variations

Use any fresh or frozen berries you like, such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, to customize flavor and color.
For a nutty twist, sprinkle chopped nuts between layers or on top before serving.
Replace maple syrup with honey or agave syrup for a different sweetness profile.
If you want a smoother texture without a food processor, use well-blended ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese.

Storage

Store the cheesecake jars covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For best texture, add the crunchy graham cracker layers just before serving if you want to maintain their crispness. Reheat is not recommended, as this dessert is best enjoyed chilled.

How to Serve

The image shows a clear glass cup filled with four distinct layers of dessert. The bottom layer is a light brown crumbly biscuit base, followed by a thick, creamy white layer. Above this is another crumbly biscuit layer, then a vibrant red layer of chopped strawberries. The top layer is a smooth white cream with small pieces of strawberries mixed in, garnished with two fresh strawberries, one halved and one whole, on top with a silver spoon sticking out. In the blurred background, there is a similar dessert glass and a piece of strawberry. The dessert is placed on a white marbled surface with some biscuit crumbs scattered around. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these cheesecake jars ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare them a day in advance. Just cover and refrigerate. To keep graham crackers crunchy, add those layers just before serving.

Can I substitute cottage cheese with cream cheese?

You can use cream cheese, but it will result in a richer and less protein-dense dessert. Blending it well will help achieve a smooth texture similar to cottage cheese.