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These High Protein Mini Cheesecakes are gluten free, low carb, and lower in sugar than traditional cheesecake but taste just as indulgent. With only four simple ingredients, you’ll be able to enjoy creamy, light, sweet desserts in no time!
I recently saw somebody make mini cheesecakes and knew I had to make a high protein version. Lately, I’ve been loving taking my favorite traditional recipes and revamping them to be higher in protein. Not only do they still taste amazing (and sometimes better than the original) but they help me get more protein into my day while also satisfying my sweet tooth! Some recipes that have been on repeat lately are my High Protein Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, Key Lime Mousse, and Two Minute Protein Cookie, but these cheesecakes are my favorite!
Compared to traditional cheesecake, these are a lot healthier because they’re made with only four simple ingredients and are naturally lower in sugar. You get so much protein along with healthy fats from the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and egg and carbs from the honey making these a blood sugar-balancing treat!
These mini cheesecakes are the perfect single-serve dessert for an at-home date night, movie night with friends, or a solo self-care night! Once you see how easy it is to make your own, you’ll never buy it from the store again.
Why You’ll Love These
- Single-serve – This recipe makes two mini ramekins, each a single serving. Share or have another prepped for another night!
- Low sugar – These are naturally sweetened with honey and you can also use maple syrup or another liquid sweetener.
- Customizable – This recipe is a base cheesecake and you can add whatever toppings you like to make it your own and fit your cravings! Change it up every time, keep it simple, or try crazy flavors you haven’t been able to order anywhere else 💁♀️ I shared some ideas below to get you started!
- Dietary friendly – These are gluten free, low carb, low in sugar, and can be refined sugar free depending on what ingredients and toppings you use.
What You’ll Need
- Cottage cheese – My current favorites are from Good Culture and Kalona Supernatural, both so thick and great quality!
- Greek yogurt
- Egg
- Honey – You can also use maple syrup.
Topping Ideas
- Chocolate covered berries – melted chocolate, fresh berries or jam
- Chocolate peanut butter – melted chocolate, peanut butter/nut butter, crushed peanut butter cups
- Turtle – date syrup, melted chocolate, chopped pecans
- Graham cracker crunch – Simple Mills Sweet Thins (their honey cinnamon and mint chocolate are amazing!)
How To Make
- Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly spray two small ramekins with a neutral oil.
- In the food processor or high speed blender, add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, egg, and honey. (Tip: Lightly spray the measuring spoon for the honey first and it will fall right off easily and no mess!)
- Puree until smooth – this should be a thin consistency.
- Divide the mixture into each ramekin, pouring about 3/4 of the way full leaving space at the top.
- Bake for fifteen minutes until raised, slightly golden, but still a little jiggly in the center.
- Let them cool for a few minutes to set before adding your toppings of choice!
- Place the finished ramekins in the fridge for one to two hours, letting them fully set and chill. Enjoy!
Recommended Tools
- High-speed blender or food processor
- 8oz. ramekins
- Silicone spatula
- Stainless steel measuring cups and spoons
More Viral Cottage Cheese Recipes
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free, High Protein)
Cottage Cheese Banana Bread (Gluten Free)
Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Wrap (Gluten Free, High Protein)
High Protein Mini Cheesecakes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp honey
Toppings of choice: chocolate, berries, nut butter, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and lightly spray 2 mini ramekins.
- Add cottage cheese, greek yogurt, egg, and honey to food processor or high speed blender. Puree until smooth.
- Pour mixture into both ramekins, fill 3/4 of the way leaving room at the top.
- Bake for 15 min until raised, slightly golden, but still jiggly in the center.
- Let them slightly cool before adding toppings of choice.
- Set in the fridge for 1-2 hours to fully chill and firm. Enjoy!
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