Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Jars with Cottage Cheese Recipe
These no-bake chocolate covered strawberry cheesecake jars combine creamy blended cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with fresh and freeze-dried strawberries, layered over a chocolate cookie crust and topped with melted chocolate for a quick and delightful dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 jars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Cheesecake Layer
- 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese (Good Culture recommended)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (I use Fage 5% for the creamiest texture)
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries (optional, but highly encouraged)
Chocolate Crust
- 1/2 cup Simple Mills Chocolate Thins, crushed (can sub Oreos with the filling removed)
Chocolate Topping
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil (for smoother melting)
Instructions
- Blend cheesecake mixture: Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, and fresh strawberries to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 45 seconds.
- Add freeze-dried strawberries: Add the freeze-dried strawberries and pulse just until combined. Transfer the cheesecake mixture to the refrigerator while you prepare the crust.
- Prepare crust: Add the chocolate cookies to a blender or food processor and blend into a fine crumb.
- Melt chocolate topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each round, until smooth.
- Assemble jars: Assemble the jars by adding a layer of chocolate crust, followed by the strawberry cheesecake mixture, then a spoonful of melted chocolate on top.
- Chill jars: Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.
- Finish and serve: Finish with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry, if desired.
Notes
- Full-fat Greek yogurt gives the creamiest texture and most “real cheesecake” feel.
- Simple Mills Chocolate Thins work great for the crust, but Oreos with the filling removed are a fun swap for a more classic dessert flavor.
- You can easily double this recipe to make a larger batch for parties, Galentine’s night, or meal prep desserts for the week.