Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Cheesecake In A Jar Recipe
This Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Cheesecake in a Jar is a creamy, protein-packed dessert that layers smooth cottage cheese and Greek yogurt mixed with maple syrup and peanut butter, atop a crunchy cookie crumb crust. Topped with a luscious chocolate-coconut ganache and a drizzle of peanut butter, it’s a wholesome and convenient treat served chilled in individual jars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese (2% low fat recommended)
- 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
- Prepare Filling: Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla bean paste into a food processor. Blend for 30–45 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Crush Crust: Using a blender or food processor, crush the Simple Mills Sweet Thins into fine crumbs. Alternatively, place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- Layer Jars: Spoon a layer of the cookie crumbs into the bottom of each jar. Add a generous scoop of the cheesecake filling on top. Repeat layering if a thicker cheesecake layer is desired.
- Make Ganache: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Stir in the coconut cream until the mixture becomes glossy and slightly thickened.
- Add Topping: Pour the chocolate ganache over the cheesecake layers in each jar and smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
- Decorate: Drizzle with drippy peanut butter and optionally use a toothpick to drag through the drizzle to create a decorative design.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the jars for at least 30 minutes to allow the cheesecake to set properly.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled straight from the jar. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days.
Notes
- Use low-fat 2% cottage cheese for best texture and flavor balance.
- Vanilla bean paste adds a rich vanilla flavor without the grains of vanilla bean.
- Simple Mills Sweet Thins or similar gluten-free crackers make a crunchy and healthy crust.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt and cottage cheese with plant-based alternatives and ensure peanut butter and chocolate chips are vegan.
- Chilling the jars is essential for the cheesecake to firm up and meld flavors.
- This dessert is perfect for make-ahead individual servings, ideal for portion control and convenience.
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