🍰 Keto High-Protein Cheesecake Jar
Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill time: 30 minutes (optional)
Servings: 2–3 jars
Net carbs: ~3–4g per jar (varies by ingredients)
🧾 Ingredients
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or keto protein yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored low-carb protein powder
- 2–3 tbsp powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp heavy whipping cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
Crust (Optional)
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp powdered erythritol
- Pinch of salt
Toppings (Optional)
- Sugar-free berry sauce
- Fresh raspberries or strawberries (small amount)
- Chopped nuts
- Sugar-free chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make crust (optional)
Mix almond flour, melted butter, sweetener, and salt.
Press 1–2 tbsp into the bottom of each jar. - Prepare cheesecake filling
In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add yogurt, protein powder, sweetener, and vanilla.
Mix until creamy and thick.
Add heavy cream if needed for texture. - Assemble jars
Spoon or pipe cheesecake mixture over crust.
Smooth the top. - Chill & serve
Chill for 30–60 minutes or enjoy immediately.
Add toppings just before serving.
💪 Protein Boost Tips
- Use whey isolate or casein protein (low carb)
- Swap yogurt for cottage cheese (blended smooth) for extra protein
- Add collagen peptides (flavorless)
