No Bake Strawberry Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
No Bake Strawberry Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
These rich and creamy No Bake Cheesecake Jars with Strawberries are so delicious you’ll crave them again and again. With cottage cheese replacing the heavier cream cheese in traditional cheesecake, these are not only lighter and fluffier, but they are also significantly lower in calories, fat, and carbs than traditional cheesecake. Now you can enjoy a delicious, decadent dessert without the guilt.
Quick and easy to make, these cheesecakes are perfect for date night, impressing your guests during the holidays, or as a simple weeknight snack.
Made with only a handful of ingredients, this dessert packs creamy deliciousness in every bite. These cheesecakes have 50% less calories and 60% less fat than a slice of traditional cheesecake that is made with cream cheese. Made with a few simple, high-quality ingredients, you can whip up these desserts in under 5 minutes.
No Bake Cheesecake Jars with Strawberries Ingredients
- Sugar (1 teaspoon): Adds a touch of sweetness to the strawberries.
- Strawberries (4): Look for bright red berries with bright green caps that smell fragrant. Naturally full of vitamins, including Vitamin C and nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants. They are also an excellent source of magnesium.
- Graham Crackers (6 tablespoons): Adds a light, sweet, crunchy texture that you know and love from classic cheesecake.
- Salted Butter (2 tablespoons, melted): Adds a bit of flavor and holds the graham crackers together.
- White Chocolate (2/3 cup): Good quality white chocolate provides a sweet, buttery, slightly milky flavor to the cheesecakes.
- Daisy Cottage Cheese (1 1/4 cup): The secret ingredient in these delicious cheesecakes. It lightens the cheesecakes and adds a silky, creamy texture that you love in cheesecake.
- Vanilla Extract (1/2 teaspoon): Enhances the flavor of desserts.
Substitutions, Variations, and Tips
- Feel free to use other fresh fruit toppings or swap the fresh fruit and sugar for your favorite jam (i.e., cherry).
- Animal Crackers, chocolate wafers, or gluten-free graham crackers may be used in place of traditional graham crackers.
- An immersion blender may be used in place of the food processor to create the creamy, light, fluffy cheesecake filling.
- Microwave white chocolate chips in short time increments to avoid scorching.
- Semisweet chocolate may be used in place of white chocolate, with chocolate wafers in place of graham crackers for the classic chocolate strawberry combination.
How to make No Bake Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberries Jars
- Gently stir together diced strawberries and sugar. Set aside.
- Mix graham crackers with melted butter. Set aside.
- Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe container. Microwave at 30 second intervals until just melted (about 1 ½ minutes).
- Pour blended cottage cheese and vanilla mixture into a medium mixing bowl then use a rubber spatula to gently fold-in melted white baking chips.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the graham mixture into the bottom of a mason jar, scoop ½ cup of cheesecake filling on top and smooth with the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle 1 more tablespoon of the graham mixture on top.
- Garnish with the strawberries.
- Repeat with remaining jars. Chill for 2 hours in refrigerator before serving.
Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza
Quick and Delicious Cottage Cheese Baguette Pizza
The tasty and air-fryer made Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza comes together in about 5 minutes. It’s loaded with protein from the cottage cheese and has a crispy crunch thanks to the toasted baguette base. Explore all your favorite options with this versatile pizza, from pepperoni to grilled chicken, and pesto to grilled veggies.
This delicious pizza can be eaten as a quick snack or an easy dinner. The whole family will love it. Great for both game days and after school snacking.
The star of this quick and easy pizza is the cottage cheese which adds a creamy texture and a boost of protein to satisfy your pizza craving, without adding the extra fat and calories from traditional pizza. The toppings are endless. Make it even healthier with added fresh vegetables. Our favorite is colorful tomatoes and balsamic glaze.
Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza Ingredients
- French Baguette (1/4 loaf): You’ll need a hearty, crusty loaf.
- Olive Oil (1 teaspoon): You’ll want a good quality olive oil for toasting the bread.
- Pizza Sauce (2 tablespoons): Your favorite jarred pizza sauce or marinara works great for this recipe.
- Daisy Cottage Cheese (1/3 cup): The star ingredient for this delicious pizza. It’s creamy, delicious, and packed with protein. The best part, Daisy Cottage Cheese has 65% less fat than mozzarella and 68% less saturated fat.
- Fresh Basil (3 leaves, torn): For a fresh burst of flavor.
- Optional Fresh Cracked Pepper: Adds a rounder and deeper flavor than ground pepper.
- Optional Parmesan Cheese: Best when freshly grated, it adds a nutty saltiness as a finishing touch.
- Optional Fresh Grape or Cherry Tomatoes: Rich, sweet, and juicy, fresh tomatoes add a burst of flavor.
- Optional Balsamic Glaze: A classic finish to many Italian dishes, it enhances the flavors of the recipe.
Substitutions, Variations, and Tips
- Feel free to add additional pizza toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, and green onions.
- Add some non-traditional veggies such as spinach, zucchini, or asparagus. Most fresh veggies will taste great.
- Try subbing prepared pesto, alfredo, or barbeque sauce for the pizza sauce for a twist.
- Try topping with basil leaves for a burst of freshness.
- Don’t skip baking the bread before adding the toppings. It helps develop the crispy, crunchy crust!
How to make Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza
- Set-up crisper basket inside of air fryer and preheat to 400°F.
- Cut the loaf of baguette in half lengthwise. Brush the cut surface with olive oil.
- Place bread inside of air fryer, cut side up, and bake for 2 minutes until surface is lightly toasted.
- Remove the toasted bread and spread pizza sauce evenly over surface.
- Top sauce with dollops of cottage cheese. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes more.
- Remove pizza from air fryer. Cool for 1 minute.
- Add the fresh basil.
- Top with the optional pepper, Parmesan, tomatoes, and balsamic glaze, if desired.
