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Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Cups


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  • Author: grace
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Rich and creamy no-bake dessert that combines cottage cheese and peanut butter for a protein-packed treat.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup dark or semisweet chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional add-ins: crushed peanuts, coconut flakes, mini chocolate chips, rice cereal, cinnamon, espresso powder, melted white chocolate

Instructions

  1. Blend the filling: In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until very smooth.
  2. Chill the mixture: Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
  3. Melt the chocolate: Microwave with a small splash of coconut oil or melt on the stove until glossy.
  4. Assemble: Spoon melted chocolate into silicone mini cup molds and freeze for 3 minutes to set.
  5. Add filling: Spoon cottage cheese mixture on top of chocolate, then cover with more melted chocolate.
  6. Chill to set: Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes or freeze for 15-20 minutes until firm.
  7. Finish and enjoy: Top with flaky salt or crushed peanuts. Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Notes

Perfect for making ahead and storing. Let frozen cups sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften before eating.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg