Protein Sesame Mochi Cheesecake
A delightful fusion dessert combining the chewyness of mochi with the creaminess of cheesecake, enhanced with protein for a guilt-free treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming and Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 150 grams natural sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or Skyr
- 1/2 cup light cream cheese
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 2 tablespoons sesame paste (tahini)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tablespoon matcha powder
Instructions
- Combine the glutinous rice flour, natural sweetener, and water in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Steam the mixture for 30-45 minutes until translucent.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes and then spread in a parchment-lined 9-inch springform pan.
- Blend together Greek yogurt, light cream cheese, protein powder, sesame paste, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Taste the filling and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Pour the filling over the mochi layer and smooth it out.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 2 hours in the freezer or overnight in the fridge.
- Unmold and slice the cheesecake into wedges before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with fresh fruit or a dollop of whipped cream. You can also sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: mochi cheesecake, protein dessert, healthy cheesecake, fusion dessert