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Cottage Cheesecake Jars

Decadent Cottage Cheesecake Jars: A Healthy Treat You’ll Love

Cottage Cheesecake Jars are a velvety, high-protein dessert that is easy to make and customizable, perfect for health-conscious treat lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese None
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Regular yogurt may be used
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup can also be used
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste Vanilla extract may be used
Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Crushed cookies or granola can also be used
Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh Fruit Any seasonal fruit can be added
  • 2 tablespoons Cacao Powder Omit for plain version

Equipment

  • blender
  • Mason jars
  • Plastic bag
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Blend the filling by combining cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste in a blender. Blend on medium for 10-15 seconds until smooth.
  2. Prepare the crust by crushing graham crackers in a plastic bag until fine and crumbly.
  3. Layer each jar starting with 1.5 tablespoons of crushed graham crackers, then add about 1/4 cup of the cheesecake filling.
  4. Top each jar with fresh fruit for added flavor and visual appeal.
  5. For a chocolate version, mix cacao powder into the filling before layering.
  6. Chill the jars in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Blend just until smooth to avoid a runny texture. Use quality ingredients for the best flavor, and layer the crust just before serving to maintain crispiness.

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