Strawberry Protein Cheesecake Jars

Protein Strawberry Cheesecake 

This no-bake strawberry cheesecake in a jar is the perfect spring dessert! Made with fresh strawberries, it is refreshing and tangy. The individual jars make it ideal for picnics, crowds, or a quick dessert or snack you can have on hand!

Prep time: 25 minutes
Additional time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 / 6 jars

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 shortbread cookies, finely crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 6 (½ pint) canning jars with lids
• 12 ounces sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 scoops Pounamu Protein Beauty Superfood Blend or Berry Cream Whey Protein or Whey Protein Isolate
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup heavy cream, whipped

1. Combine cookie crumbs, butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a bowl. 
2. Divide cookie mixture evenly among jars, about 3.5 tablespoons each. Gently press the cookie mixture into the bottom. 
3. Halve six strawberries and set aside. Chop the remaining strawberries.
4. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, ½ cup of sugar, protein powder, and lemon juice at medium speed until smooth.
5. Fold in whipped cream and chopped berries.
6. Divide evenly among jars, about ½ cup each.
7. Top each with halved strawberries, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours. 
8. Enjoy!!

• Don’t love strawberries? Swap out for any fruit of your choice - try blackberries or blueberries!
• To avoid the cheesecake being too liquid, be sure to use heavy cream for your whipped cream and not the whipped cream from a can.
• The cheesecake needs to chill for at least two hours, but we recommend overnight if possible!