Protein Mont Blanc Chestnut Cups
A cozy dessert that combines traditional French Mont Blanc with a protein-rich twist, featuring creamy layers and delicious chestnut flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Greek yogurt or skyr
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla recommended)
- 1 tablespoon light cream cheese
- 1–2 tablespoons Japanese-inspired flavor ingredient (matcha, sweet red bean paste, or yuzu)
- Natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave, or stevia)
- 1 cup roasted chestnuts (mashed)
- Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
- Crushed nuts or seasonal fruit for variations (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt or skyr, protein powder, and light cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
- Flavor It Up: Add your chosen Japanese-inspired flavor ingredient and adjust to taste.
- Assemble the Cups: Spoon the mixture into dessert cups and chill for about 20 minutes.
- Chestnut Layer: Mash the roasted chestnuts and mix with sweetener if desired.
- Add Final Touches: Top with mashed chestnut and garnish with powdered sugar or chestnut slivers.
- Serve this delightful dessert with whipped cream or a cup of tea.
Notes
These cups taste even better after chilling overnight. Feel free to experiment with different flavor combinations and toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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