Ingredients
Cheesecake Mixture
- 2 cups cottage cheese, 2% milk fat
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 cups plain Greek yogurt, full fat
Base & Toppings
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries), or more as desired
Instructions
- Blend Cottage Cheese: Add the cottage cheese to a large food processor and blend for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Then add the maple syrup and blend again until evenly mixed and sweetened.
- Combine with Greek Yogurt: Transfer the whipped cottage cheese mixture to a mixing bowl and fold in the plain full-fat Greek yogurt using a silicone spatula until fully combined and creamy.
- Assemble the Jars: In serving jars, layer the ingredients in this order: a layer of crushed graham crackers, followed by a layer of the cheesecake mixture, then another layer of graham crackers, a layer of berries, and a final layer of cheesecake mixture. Garnish the top with extra berries if desired.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the jars immediately or refrigerate for a chilled dessert. This recipe yields approximately 4 cheesecake jars.
Notes
- For a lower fat version, use low-fat Greek yogurt and cottage cheese.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave nectar if preferred.
- To vary flavors, try adding a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon to the cheesecake mixture.
- Use fresh or frozen berries depending on availability; thaw frozen berries before layering.
- These jars can be prepared a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
