Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of key lime pie and the creamy goodness of cottage cheese with these no-bake key lime pie cottage cheesecake jars. A delightful treat that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 cup granola (blended)
Filling:
- 1.5 cups cottage cheese (Good Culture low fat 2%)
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp key lime juice
- Zest from 2 limes
Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: Blend granola into a fine powder and divide among three 8oz glass jars.
- Make Filling: Blend cottage cheese, greek yogurt, vanilla, maple syrup, lime zest, and lime juice until smooth.
- Assemble: Divide filling into jars and chill.
- Whip Cream: Whip cream with vanilla until stiff peaks form. Pipe onto jars.
- Garnish: Top with lime zest and a lime wedge. Enjoy!
Notes
- The brand of cottage cheese matters! Good Culture 2% is recommended for its texture.
- Avoid over-blending the filling to prevent a watery texture.
- If over-blended, chill jars to thicken the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: Approx. 320
- Sugar: Approx. 18g
- Sodium: Approx. 250mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 15g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 45mg
