Light, velvety, and packed with sweet berry flavor, these Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Jars satisfy your sweet tooth with zero added sugar and plenty of protein. Prepped easily into portion cups, they make the ultimate low-carb snack or dessert for the week!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Cheesecake Flavor, High Protein: Blended cottage cheese gives a rich, tangy cheesecake base without extra fat or sugar.
Fluffy Mousse Texture: Combining soft gelatin with whipped topping creates a airy, light consistency.
Meal-Prep Friendly: Easily portioned into small cups for grab-and-go convenience all week.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Blender or Food Processor: Essential for blending the cottage cheese until completely silky and curd-free.
Whisk: To dissolve the gelatin mix thoroughly in hot water.
Portion Cups or Mini Jars: Perfect for individual meal-prep servings.
Ingredients
1 box (0.3 oz / 8.5g) Sugar-Free Strawberry Jell-O Gelatin mix
1/2 cup Boiling water
1/2 cup Cold water or ice cubes
1 cup Low-fat cottage cheese (or plain non-fat Greek yogurt)
1 scoop (30g) Vanilla or strawberry protein powder
1 cup Sugar-free whipped topping (such as Cool Whip Free), thawed
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Dissolve the Gelatin
1. In a medium bowl, pour 1/2 cup of boiling water over the sugar-free strawberry Jell-O gelatin powder.
2. Whisk continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until the powder is completely dissolved.
3. Stir in 1/2 cup of cold water (or ice cubes to cool quickly) and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 2: Blend the Cheesecake Base
1. Add the cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt), protein powder, vanilla extract, and cooled strawberry gelatin mixture to a high-speed blender or food processor.
2. Blend on high for 1 minute until silky smooth with no remaining lumps or curds.
Step 3: Fold & Fluff
1. Pour the smooth strawberry mixture into a mixing bowl.
2. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully incorporated and light.
3. Whip briefly with a hand mixer or whisk for 1 minute to add extra air and volume.
Step 4: Portion & Chill
1. Pipe or spoon the fluff into small portion cups or glass jars with lids.
2. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to let the gelatin set into a thick, fluffy mousse.
Chef’s Tips
Blend Thoroughly: Making sure the cottage cheese is completely smooth is key to achieving that authentic, creamy cheesecake texture.
Crust Crunch Option: Sprinkle a tablespoon of crushed sugar-free graham crackers or almond flour at the bottom of each cup before piping in the fluff for a true cheesecake experience!
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Cup)
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: ~110 kcal
Protein: 12g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fat: 3g
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long do these keep in the fridge?
Stored in sealed containers, these fluff jars stay fresh and hold their light, whipped texture for up to 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator!