Description
Indulge in these delightful Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups – a creamy and protein-packed treat that’s perfect for any time of day!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
For the Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling:
- 1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese (drained if watery)
- 2 tsp almond flour or protein powder (optional, for thicker texture)
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Make the Crust – In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and honey until combined.
- Step 2: Press the Crust into Cups – Spoon the crumb mixture into muffin liners, pressing it down firmly.
- Step 3: Blend the Cheesecake Filling – In a blender, blend cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and almond flour or protein powder (if using) until completely smooth.
- Step 4: Fill the Cups – Spoon the peanut butter cheesecake filling over the crust, smoothing the tops.
- Step 5: Chill the Cheesecake Cups – Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
- Step 6: Add Toppings & Serve – Drizzle extra peanut butter, sprinkle crushed peanuts, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cheesecake Cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter, Cheesecake Cups, Cottage Cheese, Dessert, Protein-packed
