Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour (optional)

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Ingredients

• 1 (32 oz) container nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 (16 oz) container low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 (8 oz) tub Lite whipped topping (Cool Whip Lite), thawed
• 1 (1 oz) box instant cheesecake pudding mix
• ¼ cup fat-free ultra-filtered milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups sliced strawberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1½ cups frozen mixed berries (slightly thawed)
• ¼–½ cup crushed graham crackers (for topping)

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Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl combine:
   • Greek yogurt
   • Cottage cheese
   • Cheesecake pudding mix
   • Milk
   • Vanilla
2. Beat until smooth. (For an extra creamy texture, blend the cottage cheese first.)
3. Fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
4. Gently fold in:
   • Strawberries
   • Blueberries
   • Mixed berries
5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the pudding to thicken.
6. Spoon into serving cups.
7. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top just before serving.

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Nutrition Information

Approximate per serving (8 servings)

Nutrition varies depending on the exact brands and fruit quantities used.

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Tips

• Blend the cottage cheese first if you don’t like the curds.
• Add the graham crackers immediately before serving so they stay crunchy.
• Fresh berries work best, but frozen berries create attractive purple swirls as they thaw.
• Chill overnight for an even thicker cheesecake texture.

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Variations

Chocolate Berry

Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.

Lemon Cheesecake

Use lemon pudding mix instead of cheesecake.

Strawberry Cheesecake

Use strawberry pudding mix.

Triple Berry

Use raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.

No Cool Whip

Replace with 2 cups homemade whipped cream.

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Storage

• Refrigerator: 3–4 days in an airtight container.
• Freezer: Up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving (texture may become softer).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use regular yogurt?
Yes. Plain Greek yogurt is preferred because it’s thicker and higher in protein, but regular plain yogurt can be used. The dessert may be less thick.

Q: Can I skip the pudding mix?
Yes, though the mixture will be less firm. You can add a little softened cream cheese or a thickener like unflavored gelatin if desired.

Q: Can I use frozen berries?
Yes. Thaw them slightly and drain excess liquid if you want to avoid a runnier texture.

Q: Is this a good meal prep recipe?
Yes. Portion it into individual containers and add the graham cracker topping just before eating.

Q: Can I make it lower in sugar?
Use sugar-free instant cheesecake pudding and unsweetened Greek yogurt. You can also reduce or omit the graham cracker topping.

Q: Can I use flavored Greek yogurt?
Yes, but it will increase the sweetness and slightly change the nutrition values.

Q: How do I make it extra creamy?
Blend the cottage cheese until smooth before mixing it with the other ingredients.

Q: What other toppings work well?

• Chopped pecans or walnuts
• Granola
• Toasted coconut
• Mini chocolate chips
• Additional fresh berries
• Honey drizzle