Protein Disney Candy Corn Cheesecake
A creamy and colorful cheesecake infused with the nostalgic flavors of Halloween, featuring a healthy twist with protein-packed ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) light cream cheese
- 1 cup protein powder (preferably vanilla)
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (or seasonal flavor of choice)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or preferred sweetener
- Cooking spray or coconut oil for greasing pan
Instructions
- Prepare your springform pan by greasing the bottom lightly.
- Blend the Greek yogurt and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the protein powder and mix until creamy.
- Season the mix by stirring in pumpkin puree and cinnamon.
- Sweeten the mixture with maple syrup and adjust sweetness to taste.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve by carefully removing from the pan and garnishing with toppings of choice.
Notes
Ensure cheesecake has enough chilling time for proper setting. Feel free to get creative with flavors and toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, protein-packed, Halloween, fall recipes