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Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Jars

Smooth, lightly sweetened cottage cheese filling layered over a graham cracker crumble in individual jars for a creamy, high-protein cheesecake fix with no baking required. Plan ahead: chill at least 1 hour before serving.

15 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

AmericanDessertNo-CookHigh ProteinVegetarianLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 6 sheets graham crackers, finely crushed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a blender or food processor, combine 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tsp fresh lemon juice. Blend until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine 6 sheets finely crushed graham crackers with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter and toss until the crumbs are evenly moistened.

  3. 3

    Divide the graham cracker mixture evenly among 4 jars or glasses, pressing lightly to form a base layer.

  4. 4

    Spoon the cottage cheese filling over the crust in each jar. Smooth the tops.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set. Top each jar with 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries) before serving.

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Questions

How long does Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Jars take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What equipment do I need for Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Jars?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a food processor (step 1) and a blender (step 1). If you do not have one, a sharp knife and patience, or a blender in short pulses, stands in for the food processor.

What can I use instead of honey in Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Jars?

The entry for Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Jars calls for 1/4 cup honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Can I make Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Jars dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (2 cups full-fat cottage cheese, 4 oz cream cheese, softened, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dessert collection instead.

How much protein is in Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Jars?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 12 g of protein in about 260 calories, alongside 28 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 180 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dessert collection.

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