Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups Recipe
These Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups offer a deliciously creamy and protein-packed dessert option. Combining the smooth texture of blended cottage cheese with rich peanut butter, sweet honey, and a crumbly cookie base, these no-bake cheesecake cups are easy to prepare and perfect for a healthy treat or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Base
- 1/2 cup crushed cookies or graham crackers
Instructions
- Blend Cottage Cheese: Place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer the smooth cottage cheese to a bowl and mix in the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Prepare Base: Evenly press the crushed cookies or graham crackers into the bottom of small serving cups or jars to form the crust layer.
- Assemble Cheesecake Cups: Spoon the peanut butter cheesecake mixture over the cookie base in each cup, spreading evenly.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake cups for at least 2 hours or until the mixture is set and firm enough to hold its shape when served.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different nutty flavor.
- Use honey for a natural sweetener or maple syrup for a vegan option.
- For a crunchy topping, sprinkle some chopped nuts or additional crushed cookies before chilling.
- Ensure the cottage cheese is well blended to avoid a grainy texture.
- These cups keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: peanut butter cheesecake, cottage cheese dessert, no-bake cheesecake cups, healthy dessert, protein-packed snack
