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Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese

Creamy Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups Delight

Enjoy these Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups, a no-bake, protein-packed dessert that's creamy and indulgent.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Use gluten-free if needed.
  • 4 tablespoons Melted Butter Coconut oil can be substituted for dairy-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup Maple syrup enhances flavor.
Filling
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Cottage Cheese Ensure it is well-drained.
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter Substitute with sunflower seed butter if nut-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Amplifies flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Almond Flour or Protein Powder Optional; almond flour for lower-carb option.
Optional Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Peanut Butter Drizzle For extra peanut flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Peanuts Adds crunch.
  • 2 tablespoons Graham Cracker Crumbs For garnish.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • blender
  • muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and honey until well blended. Press the mixture into the bottom of muffin tin lined with cupcake liners.
  2. In a blender, add full-fat cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and optional almond flour. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Spoon the peanut butter filling into the crusts in the muffin tin, filling almost to the top. Smooth the surfaces with a spatula.
  4. Cover the muffin tin with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm.
  5. Remove from muffin tin, drizzle with extra peanut butter, and sprinkle with crushed peanuts and graham cracker crumbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, blend cottage cheese thoroughly for silky smooth filling. Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free if needed.

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