Protein Sakura Berry Cheesecake
A delightful Japanese-inspired cheesecake that combines fruity freshness and creamy goodness while providing a protein boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Greek yogurt or skyr
- 1 cup protein powder
- 1 cup light cream cheese
- 1/2 cup natural sweetener
- 2 tablespoons sakura (cherry blossom) extract
- Fresh berries for topping (strawberries, raspberries, or cherries)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust (optional): Mix 1 cup of crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits with 4 tablespoons of melted butter and press into a springform pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Mix the ingredients: Combine the Greek yogurt, protein powder, light cream cheese, sakura extract, and natural sweetener in a bowl. Blend until smooth.
- Taste test your mixture and adjust sweetness or sakura flavor as needed.
- Pour the filling into the springform pan over the crust, or directly into a greased pan if skipping the crust.
- Chill the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Decorate with berries before serving.
- Slice and enjoy with fresh mint and berry sauce if desired.
Notes
You can make this cheesecake in advance and it keeps well in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cheesecake, protein, sakura, berry, dessert, Japanese dessert
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