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High Protein Low Carb Raspberry Cheesecake Jars - Creamy, Fresh, and Ready in Minutes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Base/Cream Layer Plain Greek yogurt (2% or 0%)
  • Low-fat cottage cheese or reduced-fat cream cheese (softened)
  • Vanilla whey or casein protein powder (unflavored works too)
  • Powdered erythritol, allulose, or monk fruit sweetener
  • Pure vanilla extract
  • Fresh lemon juice and zest
  • Pinch of salt
  • Raspberry Layer Fresh or frozen raspberries
  • Chia seeds (optional, for thickening)
  • Extra sweetener, to taste
  • Crust Alternative (Low Carb, Optional) Almond flour or crushed roasted almonds
  • Melted coconut oil or butter
  • Cinnamon and a pinch of salt
  • To Finish Extra raspberries for garnish
  • Shredded coconut, dark chocolate shavings, or lemon zest (optional)
  • Small jars with lids (6 to 8 ounces each)

Method
 

  1. Prep the raspberry layer: In a small bowl, lightly mash 1 cup raspberries with 1 to 2 teaspoons sweetener. If you want a thicker, jammy texture, stir in 1 teaspoon chia seeds and let sit 10 minutes.
  2. Blend the cheesecake base: In a blender or food processor, add 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 cup cottage cheese or 8 ounces softened reduced-fat cream cheese, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 2 to 3 tablespoons powdered sweetener, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice, a little zest, and a pinch of salt. Blend until silky and smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
  3. Taste and adjust: Check sweetness and tang. Add more sweetener or lemon juice if needed. If it’s too thick, blend in a splash of unsweetened almond milk.
  4. Optional crust: Mix 1/2 cup almond flour with a pinch of salt, a dash of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter. Stir until it looks like damp sand.
  5. Assemble: Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons crust (if using) into the bottom of each jar and lightly press. Add a layer of raspberry mixture, then a generous layer of cheesecake base. Repeat if your jars are tall.
  6. Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to set and thicken. The texture improves after 2 to 3 hours.
  7. Finish and serve: Top with a few whole raspberries, a sprinkle of coconut or dark chocolate, and a little lemon zest. Serve cold.