Ingredients
Cheesecake Mixture
- 2 cups cottage cheese (2% milk fat)
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 cups plain Greek yogurt (full fat)
Layering Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup berries (or more, fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Blend the Cottage Cheese: Add the 2 cups of cottage cheese to a large food processor and blend for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. This step helps create a silky base for the cheesecake jars.
- Add Sweetener: Pour in 4 tablespoons of maple syrup to the smooth cottage cheese and blend again to evenly incorporate the sweetness throughout the mixture.
- Mix with Greek Yogurt: Transfer the whipped cottage cheese to a mixing bowl and fold in 3 cups of plain full-fat Greek yogurt using a silicone spatula until well combined, creating a rich, creamy cheesecake filling.
- Layer the Jars: In each jar, layer the ingredients in this order: start with crushed graham crackers, add a layer of the cheesecake mixture, followed by another layer of crushed graham crackers, then a layer of berries, and finish with more cheesecake mixture. This layering creates a beautiful and delicious presentation.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the top with additional fresh berries for an appealing look and extra flavor. Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly before serving. This recipe makes about 4 servings/jars.
Notes
- You can customize the berries according to your preference or availability such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
- For a lower-fat option, use low-fat or fat-free Greek yogurt instead of full-fat.
- To make it vegan, substitute cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives, and use maple syrup as a natural sweetener.
- These jars can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup depending on your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
