This recipe is a brilliant “hack” for keto enthusiastsโusing blended cottage cheese is a fantastic way to boost the protein content while maintaining that signature cheesecake creaminess.
Following your preference for full recipes, here is the complete, organized guide for your Cheesecake Jars.
๐ Keto No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars
A high-protein, low-carb delight that layers a buttery almond crumble with a silky, citrus-kissed cheesecake filling and fresh macerated strawberries.
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Servings: 4 jars
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Chill Time: 1 hour
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Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, High-Protein, Sugar-Free
๐ Ingredients
For the Low-Carb “Crust” Layer
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ยฝ cup almond flour
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1 tbsp butter, melted
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1 tbsp granular erythritol or allulose
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ยผ tsp cinnamon (optional)
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Pinch of salt
For the Cheesecake Filling
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1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
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4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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ยฝ cup Greek yogurt (0% or 2%)
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3โ4 tbsp powdered erythritol or allulose (adjust to your sweetness preference)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Strawberry Layer
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1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
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1 tbsp powdered sweetener
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1 tsp lemon juice
๐ฉโ๐ณ Detailed Instructions
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Prepare the Crust: In a small bowl, combine the almond flour, melted butter, sweetener, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until it forms a soft, sandy crumble. Set aside.
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Blend the Base: Place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor. Blend on high until it is completely silky with no visible curds.
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Finish the Filling: Add the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, sweetener, vanilla, and lemon juice to the blender. Process until the mixture is smooth, thick, and creamy.
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Prep the Berries: In a separate bowl, toss the diced strawberries with lemon juice and sweetener. Use a fork to gently mash a few of the berriesโthis creates a natural “syrup” while keeping most of the fruit chunky.
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Assemble: * Drop 1โ2 tablespoons of the almond crust into the bottom of 4 small glass jars.
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Spoon or pipe in a thick layer of the cheesecake cream.
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Top with a generous spoonful of the strawberry mixture.
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(Optional) Repeat the layers if using tall jars.
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Chill: Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This allows the cheesecake layer to firm up and the flavors to meld.
โ๏ธ Storage & Tips
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Fridge: These jars are perfect for meal prep! They stay fresh for up to 4โ5 days.
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High Protein Tip: Don’t skip the cottage cheese; blending it is the secret to getting a high-protein count without a “diet” taste.
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Texture: If the filling is too thick to blend easily, add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened almond milk to help the blades move.
๐ Quick Macros (Estimated per jar)
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Net Carbs: ~5g
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Protein: ~12g
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Sugar: 0g added