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High-Protein Cheesecake Jars

Enjoy a creamy and delicious high-protein cheesecake in jars, featuring a graham cracker crust, smooth filling, and topped with fresh berries for a guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened Use full-fat for best texture.
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Choose a brand with live cultures.
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
  • to taste Fresh berries of your choice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well merged.
  2. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of jars or dessert cups to form the crust.
  3. In another bowl, whip the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crust in each jar, filling them generously.
  5. Top with fresh berries of your choice.
Chilling
  1. Chill the jars in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.

Notes

To enhance nutritional value, swap refined sugar for monk fruit sweetener. Consider adding chia seeds for extra fiber. For vegan, use plant-based cream cheese and maple syrup as sweetener; for gluten-free, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.