Description
Indulge in these Protein Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cups, a healthy twist on a classic dessert that combines creamy cheesecake flavors with a protein boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- Sweetener to taste
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Caramelized Sugar for crust
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Soften cream cheese, then mix with Greek yogurt, protein powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Scoop into Cups: Fill small cups with the creamy mixture about three-quarters full.
- Chill: Cover cups and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes.
- Caramelize the Sugar: Sprinkle sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden brown.
- Serve: Once hardened, serve with optional garnishes like fresh berries or mint.
Notes
These cups can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Caramelizing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, protein dessert, crème brûlée