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Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Cheesecake In A Jar Recipe

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4.6 from 82 reviews
  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 4 jars/servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Cheesecake in a Jar combines creamy cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with peanut butter and maple syrup for a healthy, protein-packed dessert. Layered with a crunchy Simple Mills cookie crust and topped with a rich coconut-chocolate ganache, this no-bake cheesecake is perfect for portion-controlled indulgence and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 ½ cups cottage cheese (2% low fat, e.g., Good Culture)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup peanut butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste

Crust

  • 1 cup Simple Mills Sweet Thins (or similar cookie/cracker base), crushed

Topping

  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 heaping spoonful coconut cream (about 3 tbsp)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Filling: Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla bean paste to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30–45 seconds, ensuring a velvety texture.
  2. Make Crust: In a blender or food processor, crush the Simple Mills Sweet Thins into a fine crumb. Alternatively, place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until finely ground.
  3. Assemble Layers: Spoon a layer of the cookie crumbs into the bottom of each jar. Then add a generous scoop of the cheesecake filling on top. Repeat to create thicker layers if desired.
  4. Prepare Chocolate Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second increments, stirring between each until smooth. Stir in the coconut cream until the mixture becomes glossy and slightly thickened.
  5. Add Topping: Pour the chocolate mixture over the cheesecake layer in each jar. Smooth the tops using the back of a spoon.
  6. Create Peanut Butter Design (Optional): Drizzle some drippy peanut butter on top and use a toothpick to drag through the peanut butter and chocolate for an attractive swirl design.
  7. Chill and Set: Refrigerate the jars for at least 30 minutes to allow the cheesecake to set firmly.
  8. Serve and Store: Enjoy chilled straight from the jar. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days.

Notes

  • Use 2% low-fat cottage cheese for a balance of creaminess and lower fat content.
  • If you want a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives and use vegan chocolate chips.
  • Ensure the coconut cream is thick for the best topping texture; refrigerate a can of coconut milk overnight and scoop the solid cream layer.
  • Simple Mills Sweet Thins can be substituted with any gluten-free cookie or cracker for a similar crust.
  • Toasting the crust crumbs lightly in a pan before layering can enhance flavor but is optional.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (for melting chocolate topping)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Peanut Butter Cheesecake, Cottage Cheese Dessert, No-Bake Cheesecake, Healthy Cheesecake Jar, Gluten Free Dessert, Protein Packed Dessert

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