Best High-Protein Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups

A delicious plate of High-Protein Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups

Best High-Protein Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups

These high-protein cottage cheese cheesecake cups are the ultimate guilt-free dessert — silky smooth cheesecake filling made with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, layered over a graham-pecan crust and topped with fresh strawberry compote. Creamy, rich, and packed with protein.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 10

Total Time 2 35

Servings: 4 –6 cups

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 380

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup chopped pecans
Pinch cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
8 oz cream cheese
⅓ cup Greek yogurt
1½ cups cottage cheese
¼ cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
¼ teaspoon cardamom
2 –3 cups strawberries
2 –3 tablespoons honey for compote

Method

Mix graham cracker crumbs, pecans, cinnamon, and butter.
Press mixture into the bottom of serving cups.
Cook strawberries with honey until thickened, then cool.
Blend cream cheese, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, honey, vanilla, lemon zest, and cardamom until smooth.
Pour filling over crust in cups.
Top with strawberry compote.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Serve chilled.

Notes

Blend filling until completely smooth for best texture. Use full-fat ingredients for creaminess. Chill thoroughly before serving for proper consistency.