Strawberry Crumble Cottage Cheesecake Cups

A High-Protein Dessert That Actually Tastes Like Cheesecake

Serves: 2

Cheesecake Layer

• ¾ cup cottage cheese

• 2 tbsp whipped cream cheese

• 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Squeeze fresh lemon

• Tiny pinch salt

Blend everything with a hand blender or blender until completely smooth and thick like cheesecake filling. Set aside.

Juicy Strawberries

• 1 cup chopped strawberries

• 1–2 tsp maple syrup

• Squeeze lemon

• Tiny pinch salt

Mix together and let sit 5–10 minutes until glossy and juicy.

Buttery Crumble

• ¼ cup old-fashioned oats

• 2 tbsp almond flour

• 1 tbsp butter (melted)

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• Pinch cinnamon

• Tiny pinch salt

1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.

2. Stir in melted butter until crumbly and slightly clumpy.

3. Toast in a pan over medium-low heat for 3–5 minutes until golden.

4. Let cool completely to crisp.

Assemble

Layer in clear cups:

1. Cheesecake layer

2. Juicy strawberries

3. Crumble

4. Repeat

Top with extra crumble and a fresh strawberry slice. Serve immediately or chill 20–30 minutes for a thicker cheesecake texture.