Description
Creamy no-bake cheesecake jars deliver a delightful dessert experience with layers of graham cracker crust and silky cream cheese filling. Quick and simple preparation makes this treat perfect for casual gatherings or personal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups plain Greek yogurt (full fat)
- 2 cups cottage cheese (2% milkfat)
- 2 cups graham crackers, crushed
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
Topping:
- 1 cup fresh berries (or more as desired)
Instructions
- Transform cottage cheese in a food processor for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth and silky. Blend in maple syrup to create a protein-rich, creamy base that eliminates the traditional lumpy texture.
- Gently fold full-fat Greek yogurt into the whipped cottage cheese mixture using a silicone spatula. Ensure thorough incorporation while maintaining the light, airy consistency typical of delicate cheesecake fillings.
- Select four 8-10 ounce glass containers for layering. Create the first foundation with a generous spread of crushed graham crackers as the base layer.
- Carefully spoon the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker base, creating a thick, even layer that fills approximately one-third of the container.
- Add a delicate sprinkle of additional graham cracker crumbs as an intermediate layer for textural contrast.
- Arrange fresh berries across the graham cracker layer, distributing them evenly to ensure each spoonful includes fruit.
- Complete the parfait with a final generous layer of cheesecake mixture, fully covering the berries and creating a smooth, elegant surface.
- Garnish with additional fresh berries on top for visual appeal and bright flavor. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately. For optimal presentation, add final berry garnish just before serving.
Notes
- Whip cottage cheese in a food processor longer than you think to achieve an ultra-creamy, silky texture that eliminates any graininess and ensures a professional-looking dessert.
- Replace traditional cream cheese with this cottage cheese and Greek yogurt blend for a high-protein, lower-fat version that doesn’t compromise on taste or richness.
- Let graham cracker crumbs sit in the cheesecake mixture for 1-2 hours before serving, allowing them to soften and create a melt-in-your-mouth texture similar to classic cheesecake crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg