Protein Yuzu Raspberry Cheesecake
A delightful and refreshing cheesecake infused with tangy yuzu and sweet raspberries, packed with protein for a guilt-free indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Greek Yogurt or Skyr
- 1 cup Protein Powder (Vanilla or Chocolate)
- 8 oz Light Cream Cheese
- 1/4 cup Yuzu Juice or Zest
- 1 cup Raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup Natural Sweetener (honey, agave, or stevia)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by measuring out everything you need.
- Cream the cream cheese and Greek yogurt together until smooth.
- Add the natural sweetener to the mixture, tasting as you go.
- Incorporate the protein powder, mixing on low to prevent a mess.
- Mix in the yuzu juice or zest until well combined.
- Prepare half of the raspberries by gently mashing them in a bowl.
- Fold the mashed raspberries into the cheesecake batter.
- Chill the cheesecake mixture in the refrigerator for at least 240 minutes or overnight.
- Serve topped with whole raspberries and a zest of yuzu for presentation.
Notes
Can be served in elegant dessert glasses; try variations with coconut-lime or matcha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheesecake, yuzu, raspberry, protein dessert, healthy dessert