High-Protein Apple Pie Cheesecake Parfait
These are layered creamy cheesecake parfaits with spiced apple filling and crunchy topping. A high-protein, low-carb dessert that tastes like apple pie cheesecake in a glass.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Rich cheesecake layers with sweet-tart spiced apples
- High protein from protein shake, Greek yogurt, and cream cheese
- No-bake and easy to assemble
- Sugar-free, keto-friendly, and impressive yet simple
- Perfect for meal prep — make ahead for the week
Ingredients (Serves 6)
Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup Fairlife Core Power or vanilla protein shake
- ⅓ cup (35g) vanilla whey protein powder
- ⅓ cup allulose or powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Apple Pie Filling:
- 3 medium apples, diced (or 2 cups for lower carbs)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp allulose or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Toppings:
- Sugar-free caramel sauce
- Sugar-free white chocolate chips or chopped pecans
- Optional: low-carb granola or crushed sugar-free cookies
Instructions
- Apple Filling: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, sweetener, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Cook 5–7 minutes until apples are tender. Cool completely.
- Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, protein shake, protein powder, sweetener, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix until creamy and fluffy.
- Layer in glasses: cheesecake mixture, apple filling, repeat, and finish with a drizzle of caramel and toppings.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving for best texture.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 7 minutes (apples) Chill Time: 20–30 minutes Total Time: 40–45 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~280
- Protein: 18g (high)
- Total Carbs: 14g
- Net Carbs: 10g
- Fat: 18g
