Description
Craving a creamy, indulgent dessert that also fits into your healthy lifestyle? These High-Protein Cheesecake Jars are the perfect solution. With a buttery biscuit base, a smooth and tangy protein-packed cheesecake layer, and a fresh strawberry topping, this no-bake treat is ideal for a quick breakfast, easy dinner dessert, or healthy snack. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or an easy recipe, this dish delivers.
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 tbsp melted butter
1 cup cream cheese
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
1. Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
2. Spoon the mixture into jars and press firmly to form the base layer.
3. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth.
4. Add protein powder, honey, and vanilla extract, then mix until creamy and well combined.
5. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
6. In a saucepan, cook strawberries with honey and lemon juice until softened and slightly thickened.
7. Add cornstarch slurry if a thicker texture is desired, then let the mixture cool completely.
8. Spoon the cooled strawberry topping over the cheesecake layer.
9. Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Always use softened cream cheese to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling.
Let the strawberry topping cool completely before layering to maintain clean layers.
Chill overnight for the best texture and flavor development.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg