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Four glass jars filled with layers of graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and bright red cherry compote.

High Protein Cherry Cheesecake Jars

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup non -fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup low -fat cottage cheese
  • 1 scoop (30g) vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 cup pitted tart cherries, fresh or frozen
  • 1 tsp cornstarc h
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted coconut oil until the texture resembles damp sand.
  2. Divide the crumb mixture evenly among four 8-ounce glass jars and press down firmly to form a base.
  3. Place the cottage cheese in a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth with no visible curds.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until homogenous.
  5. Spoon the cheesecake filling into the jars over the graham cracker crusts, smoothing the tops with a spoon.
  6. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherries and lemon juice, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they begin to release their juices.
  7. In a small ramekin, mix the cornstarch with one teaspoon of water to create a slurry; stir this into the bubbling cherries and simmer until thickened.
  8. Remove the cherry topping from the heat and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes before spooning it over the cheesecake layer in the jars.
  9. Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the protein filling to set before serving.