Description
These High Protein Cheesecake Jars are a delicious and nutritious dessert featuring a creamy, protein-packed cheesecake filling layered over a keto-friendly graham cracker crust. Perfect for a guilt-free treat, they can be customized with fresh fruits or a chocolate version by adding cocoa powder.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup fat-free cream cheese
- 1/2 cup vanilla salted caramel protein powder
- 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Graham Cracker Crust
- 6 keto graham crackers
- 1 tbsp butter melted
Toppings
- Fresh fruits (such as berries, sliced strawberries, or kiwi)
- Blueberry jam (optional)
Chocolate Cheesecake Variation
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder (added to the cheesecake filling for chocolate flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, fat-free cream cheese, vanilla salted caramel protein powder, sugar-free maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides if needed to ensure thorough blending.
- Make the Graham Cracker Crust: Place the keto graham crackers into the blender or food processor. If necessary, do this in batches. Pulse until the crackers are crushed into a fine, crumb-like texture.
- Mix Crust with Butter: Transfer the graham cracker crumbs to a bowl and mix with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated and slightly clumpy, forming the crust base.
- Assemble the Jars: Spoon a layer of the graham cracker crust mixture into the bottom of each jar or serving dish.
- Add Cheesecake Filling: Spoon the prepared cheesecake filling over the crust layer evenly in each jar.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the jars for 1-2 hours to allow the cheesecake filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Top each jar with fresh fruits of your choice and optional blueberry jam. Serve the jars chilled and enjoy your high-protein cheesecake dessert!
- Optional Chocolate Variation: For chocolate cheesecake jars, blend 1 tbsp of cocoa powder into the cheesecake filling before assembling. Adjust sweetener if needed for taste.
Notes
- The cheesecake filling can be customized by adding different flavors or protein powder varieties to suit your taste preferences.
- For a richer texture, let the cheesecake jars chill overnight instead of 1-2 hours.
- Use keto-friendly graham crackers to keep the dessert low-carb and suitable for ketogenic diets.
- Adding fresh fruits not only enhances flavor but also adds natural sweetness and texture contrast.
- The chocolate version may require a touch more sweetener depending on taste and the cocoa powder used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
