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Black Forest Protein Cheesecake Cups
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Black Forest Protein Cheesecake Cups

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 317 kcal
Course: Dessert, Cake
Cuisine: American, International

Ingredients

Cheesecake
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt 8 oz, Dannon Light and Fit vanilla flavor
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 4 oz, plain, non-fat
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese 4 oz, Philadelphia brand, 1/3 less fat
  • 1 g scoop chocolate casein protein powder Cellucor brand
  • 2 tbsp Dutch cocoa powder 12 g
  • 1/2 tbsp black cocoa powder 3 g
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cherry Topping
  • 1 cup Cherry 150 grams, halved and pitted
  • 1 tbsp honey (1/2 oz)
  • 1 tsp water cold
  • 1/4 tsp arrowroot flour
Crust
  • 1/3 cup pecan halves (37 g)
  • 1/4 cup coconut flakes 20 g, unsweetened
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Dutch cocoa powder 9 g
  • 1/2 tbsp black cocoa powder 3 g

Instructions

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  1. Add cherries and honey to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Continue to boil for 10-15 minutes or until cherries are softened. Mix arrowroot flour into cold water until dissolved, then stir into boiling cherry mixture. Set aside to cool in refrigerator.
  2. Add crust ingredients to a Nutribullet with milling blade (or food processor) and pulse until pecans are finely ground and the crust can be pressed together easily. Divide evenly into 4 serving glasses and press down into the glass. Set aside.
  3. Add cheesecake ingredients to a large bowl and combine using a hand mixer. Scoop into a piping bag and pipe cheesecake mixture into the 4 serving glasses.
  4. Add cherry topping over the cheesecake mixture and top with chocolate curls and whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

  • For a lighter version of this recipe, skip the crust and you'll avoid 100 calories and 9 grams of fat per serving.  Or you could stretch the recipe into more servings!

Nutrition Information

Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 17g (26%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 216mg (9%) Potassium 249mg (5%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 17g 26%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 216mg 9%
Potassium 249mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.