Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Ingredients
Cheesecake Fluff
8 oz (225g) light cream cheese, softened
1 cup (240g) plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1 cup (225g) low-fat cottage cheese, blended until smooth
2 scoops (60g) vanilla whey protein powder
2 tbsp powdered sweetener or powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt
1 cup light whipped topping (such as light whipped topping or homemade whipped cream)
Cherry Topping
1 can (21 oz/595g) no-sugar-added cherry pie filling
or
2 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted
1–2 tbsp cherry preserves (optional, for extra glossy drizzle)
Graham Cracker Crumble
4 graham cracker sheets, crushed
1 tbsp melted light butter
½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the Cottage Cheese
Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
Using a hand mixer, beat together:
Softened cream cheese
Greek yogurt
Blended cottage cheese
Vanilla protein powder
Powdered sweetener
Vanilla extract
Lemon juice
Salt
Mix until thick and silky smooth.
- Fold in the Whipped Topping
Using a spatula, gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Assemble
Spread the cheesecake fluff into a serving bowl.
Top with:
Spoonfuls of cherry pie filling
Whole cherries arranged across the top
A light drizzle of cherry syrup
Graham cracker crumble scattered over the surface
This creates the same beautiful presentation as the picture.
- Chill
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for the best texture.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
Calories: 240
Protein: 22g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Optional Add-Ins
For even more protein and texture, mix in:
¼ cup chopped pecans
2 tbsp hemp hearts
2 tbsp chia seeds
½ cup diced strawberries
½ cup blueberries
¼ cup sliced almonds
Storage
Refrigerator: Up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Freezer: Up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Tips for the Best Cherry Cheesecake Fluff
Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth for a classic cheesecake texture with no visible curds.
Chill the dessert for at least 2 hours so it becomes thick, fluffy, and scoopable.
Add the graham cracker crumble just before serving to keep it crisp.
For the most striking presentation, pipe or spoon the cheesecake mixture into soft swirls, then finish with evenly spaced whole cherries, a drizzle of cherry syrup, and a generous sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs, just like the dessert shown in the picture.