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Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Jar

5 from 6 ratings
Hannah Kling
These Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Jars are the perfect mix of creamy, cinnamon-spiced, and irresistibly delicious! They taste just like a cinnamon roll in cheesecake form—without the wait time!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 3 8oz jars

Ingredients  

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or cinnamon cereal crushed, nuts, granola)

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 1.5 cups cottage cheese (low fat 2% Good Culture)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, crush the graham crackers until you have a fine crumb. You can do this with a spoon, in a blender, or in a plastic baggie. Divide the mixture between your jars or small cups, pressing it down gently to form a crust layer. Set aside.
  • In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla bean paste. Blend for 10-15 seconds max—just until smooth and creamy. Be careful not to over-blend, or the mixture can become too thin and watery.
  • In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, coconut sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag or a ziplock bag, then snip off a small corner to create an easy swirl design.
  • Spoon the blended cheesecake mixture over the crust in each jar. Pipe the cinnamon swirl mixture over the top, creating a spiral or zig-zag pattern.
  • Use a toothpick, skewer, or the back of a spoon to gently swirl the cinnamon into the cheesecake layer, creating a marbled effect.
  • Cover and refrigerate the jars for at least 1 hour to let the flavors develop (or enjoy immediately if you can’t wait!). Serve as is, or top with whipped cream, extra cinnamon, or a drizzle of cream cheese frosting for a more indulgent treat.

Equipment

8oz Glass Jars with Lids

Notes

  • Don’t Over-Blend the Cheesecake Filling – Blending for 10-15 seconds max is key! Over-blending can make the mixture too thin and watery. You want a thick, creamy texture that holds up in the jar.
  • Perfecting the Cinnamon Swirl – Using a piping bag or a ziplock bag makes it easy to create a clean swirl design. Just cut a small corner off the bag and pipe it in a spiral or zig-zag pattern before swirling with a toothpick for that marbled effect.
  • 3. How to Store – Keep the cheesecake jars covered in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. The flavors actually get better as they sit! Let them rest at room temp for 5-10 minutes before eating for the best texture. Freezing isn’t recommended, as it can change the consistency.
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