Almond Croissant Cottage Cheesecake Jars Recipe
A delightful and creamy almond croissant cottage cheesecake served in jars, combining the smoothness of cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with the nutty flavors of almond flour and almond butter for a low-sugar, gluten-free dessert that’s easy to prepare and perfect for individual servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Almond Croissant Crust
- ½ cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp almond butter
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- ⅛ tsp almond extract
For Topping (Optional)
- Sliced almonds
- Light dusting of powdered sugar
Instructions
- Blend the cheesecake base. Add cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, almond extract, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Make the almond croissant crust. In a small bowl, stir together almond flour and almond butter until the mixture looks sandy and crumbly. Add maple syrup, almond extract, and salt and mix until a soft, pressable crumb forms.
- Assemble the jars. Lightly press the almond crust into the bottom of each jar. Spoon the cheesecake mixture on top.
- Finish and serve. Top with sliced almonds and a light dusting of powdered sugar. Serve right away or chill for 30 minutes for a slightly firmer texture.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese and Greek yogurt for creamier texture.
- Chill the jars for a firmer consistency, or serve immediately for a softer texture.
- Ensure to blend the base thoroughly to avoid any lumps.
- Optional toppings like fresh berries can complement the almond flavors.
- Maple syrup adds natural sweetness; adjust according to your taste preference.
Keywords: almond croissant cheesecake, cottage cheese dessert, gluten free cheesecake jars, no bake cheesecake, individual cheesecake servings, almond butter crust
