Protein-Packed Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Jars
🧄 Ingredients
- 170 ¾ g full-fat cottage cheese
- 120 ¾ g plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or 2%
- 30 ¾ g cream cheese, softened
- 2 ¾ tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 ¾ lemon, zested
- 2 ¾ tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 ¾ tsp vanilla extract
- 125 ¾ g fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 ¾ pinch pinch of salt
- 4 ¾ graham cracker sheets
- 1 ¾ tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 ¾ pinch ground cinnamon
- 10 ¾ fresh raspberries for topping
- 1 ¾ tsp lemon zest for topping
📋 Instructions
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1
Crush the graham cracker sheets into fine crumbs using a zip-lock bag and rolling pin. Mix with melted butter and a pinch of cinnamon until the mixture clumps like wet sand. Divide evenly between two jars and press firmly into the base.
💡 Press the crust down firmly so it holds together when you spoon in the filling. -
2
Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of honey, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
💡 Blend the full 45 seconds — a fully smooth cheesecake layer is key to getting the right texture. -
3
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the raspberries, remaining 1 tablespoon of honey, remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the berries break down and the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
💡 Let the raspberry sauce cool before layering — hot sauce melts the cheesecake layer and ruins the clean layers. -
4
Spoon the cheesecake layer over the crust in each jar, filling each about halfway. Then spoon the cooled raspberry sauce on top. For a marbled look, swirl gently with a skewer. For clean layers, leave them separate.
💡 For the cleanest layers, chill the cheesecake layer in the jar for 10 minutes before adding the raspberry sauce. -
5
Top each jar with fresh raspberries, a pinch of lemon zest, and a small drizzle of honey. Cover with lids or plastic wrap.
💡 Add fresh toppings right before serving rather than during storage for the best presentation. -
6
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before eating, or overnight for best results. Serve cold straight from the fridge.
💡 Overnight is best — the crust softens perfectly and the flavors deepen into something really special.
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