Protein Yuzu Lemon Tart Cups
Delightful tart cups combining yuzu’s refreshing zing with creamy Greek yogurt and protein, perfect for a guilt-free treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 125 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar or natural sweetener
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or Skyr
- ½ cup light cream cheese
- ¼ cup yuzu juice
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- Optional: zest of fresh yuzu
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sweetener. Mix until well-coated.
- Form the Cups: Grease a muffin tin and press the crumb mixture firmly into each compartment.
- Bake the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cream cheese, yuzu juice, and protein powder until smooth.
- Sweeten it Up: Adjust the sweetness of the filling as needed.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon or pipe the filling into the cooled crusts.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Add toppings like toasted coconut or crumbled nuts for an impressive presentation. Can be made one day in advance for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: yuzu, lemon tart, protein dessert, guilt-free dessert, citrus dessert