Description
A delightful high-protein dessert that balances indulgence and health with creamy raspberry and white chocolate flavors.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Base
- 8 oz Reduced fat cream cheese (Softened)
- 1 cup Plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup Low fat cottage cheese (Blended)
- 2 scoops Vanilla whey protein powder
- 1/4 cup Powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
Whipping Cream
- 1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream (Chilled)
Raspberry Swirls
- 2 cups Fresh raspberries (Divided)
- 1/4 cup Sugar-free white chocolate chips
Topping
- 1/4 cup Fresh raspberries (For topping)
- 1/4 cup Sugar-free white chocolate shavings
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Gently wash the fresh raspberries under cool running water, drain thoroughly and pat dry.
- Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth and creamy.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Combine blended cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with the cream cheese, mixing thoroughly.
- Gradually add protein powder and mix until incorporated.
- Add sweeteners, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently into the cheesecake mixture.
- Fold in mashed raspberries and remaining whole raspberries.
- Mix in the sugar-free white chocolate chips.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Garnish with reserved raspberries and white chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for easy blending. Chill time is essential for flavor melding.
Equipment
- Blender
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups
- Plastic wrap
Chill Time: 60 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 30