Description
No-bake, high-protein cheesecake cups made with cottage cheese, peanut butter, and dark chocolate. These creamy, decadent treats are gluten-free, meal-prep friendly, and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without the sugar crash.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely ground almond flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 teaspoon peanut butter (for topping)
- Mini chocolate chips (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix almond flour, melted butter, sweetener, and salt until it resembles wet sand.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into the bottom of each cup in a 12-cup muffin tin. Pack firmly and place in the fridge to set.
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and heavy cream.
- Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth, glossy, and free of lumps. Scrape down sides and blend again if needed.
- Divide the filling evenly among the muffin cups, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon of peanut butter to thin slightly.
- Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the filling and swirl with a toothpick for a marble effect. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to set before serving.
Notes
Blend the cottage cheese filling for at least 60-90 seconds to ensure a silky smooth texture with no lumps. Use room temperature ingredients for easier blending. These cups keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Do not reheat, as this will melt the chocolate and alter the texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 16
Keywords: high protein, no bake, keto friendly, gluten free, peanut butter, chocolate, cottage cheese, meal prep, healthy dessert, post workout snack