Description
Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups are a creamy and nutty twist on the classic cheesecake, offering a delightful balance of flavors in every spoonful. These individual cups are not only simple to make but also visually stunning, perfect for any occasion. With the rich taste of peanut butter paired with smooth cottage cheese, these treats will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of small cups or ramekins.
- Bake crusts for 8 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- In another bowl, blend cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spoon filling over cooled crusts and smooth tops with a spatula.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake cup (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg