Here’s a high-protein, no-bake cherry cheesecake that’s creamy, easy, and great for meal prep. Since you like practical, high-protein recipes, this one keeps calories reasonable while boosting protein without protein powder (I’ll include an optional version with it too).
🍒 High-Protein No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake (8 servings)
🧾 Ingredients
Crust
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1 cup almond flour
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2 tbsp melted butter (or coconut oil)
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1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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Pinch of salt
Filling
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1½ cups low-fat cottage cheese
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8 oz (225 g) light cream cheese, softened
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¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 0%)
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¼ cup powdered sweetener (or 3–4 tbsp maple syrup/honey)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 packet (7 g) unflavored gelatin
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3 tbsp warm water
Topping
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1 cup cherry pie filling
OR -
1½ cups fresh/frozen cherries + 1 tbsp chia seeds (for lower sugar option)
👨🍳 Instructions
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Make the crust
Mix almond flour, melted butter, sweetener, and salt.
Press firmly into a lined 8-inch pan.
Refrigerate 20–30 minutes to firm up. -
Bloom the gelatin
Mix gelatin with warm water. Let sit 5 minutes until thick. -
Blend the filling
Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
Add cream cheese, Greek yogurt, sweetener, vanilla, and lemon juice. Blend until silky. -
Add gelatin
Microwave bloomed gelatin 10–15 seconds until liquid (not boiling).
Blend into filling quickly. -
Chill
Pour over crust. Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best). -
Top with cherries
Spread cherry topping just before serving.
💪 Macros (Approx. per slice, 8 slices)
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Calories: ~220–250
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Protein: 15–18g
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Carbs: 10–18g (depends on topping)
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Fat: 14–16g
Lower sugar version will reduce carbs further.
🔥 Want Even Higher Protein?
Add 1 scoop (25g) vanilla whey or casein protein powder to the filling.
If you do:
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Add 2–3 tbsp extra Greek yogurt to maintain creaminess.
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Protein per slice jumps to ~20–23g.
