Ingredients
A. Vanilla protein whipped cream
Ingredient Quantity
Low-fat cottage cheese 400 g
Plain Greek yogurt 200 g
Vanilla whey protein powder 60 g
Vanilla extract 5 ml
Powdered sweetener 20 g
Lemon zest 2 g
Salt 1 small pinch
B. Cherry filling
Ingredient Quantity
Fresh or frozen cherries (pitted) 200 g
Lemon juice 10 ml
Honey or sweetener 15 g
Cornflour 5 g
Water 15 ml
Vanilla extract 2 ml
C. Chocolate chips layer
Ingredient Quantity
Mini dark chocolate chips 30 g
Dark chocolate shavings 10 g
Chopped cherries 30 g
D. Optional crunchy nut topping
Ingredient Quantity
Chopped almonds 10 g
Chopped pistachios 10 g
Chopped walnuts 10 g
Use any one nut or a mixture according to preference.
2. Detailed preparation method
Step 1: Prepare the cherry compote
1. Wash and remove the pits from fresh cherries.
2. Chop cherries into small pieces.
3. Add cherries to a saucepan.
4. Add lemon juice and honey.
5. Cook over medium-low heat for 5–7 minutes.
6. Mix cornflour with water separately.
7. Add the cornflour mixture to the cherries.
8. Stir until the mixture thickens.
9. Add vanilla extract.
10. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Important: The cherry filling must be completely cool before mixing it with the protein cream.
Step 2: Prepare the whipped cottage cheese cream
1. Add cottage cheese to a blender.
2. Blend for 1 minute until smooth.
3. Add Greek yogurt.
4. Add vanilla protein powder.
5. Add vanilla extract.
6. Add powdered sweetener and salt.
7. Add fresh lemon zest.
8. Blend again until fluffy and creamy.
The consistency should resemble thick whipped cheesecake filling.
If the mixture is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt.
If it is too thin, refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.
Step 3: Add chocolate chips
1. Transfer the whipped cream to a mixing bowl.
2. Add mini dark chocolate chips.
3. Fold gently using a spatula.
4. Avoid overmixing.
Reserve some chocolate chips for decoration.
Step 4: Assemble the dessert cups
Use four clean containers of approximately 250–300 ml.
Layer in this order:
1. Add vanilla protein cream.
2. Add a layer of cherry compote.
3. Add another layer of vanilla cream.
4. Add chopped cherries.
5. Add a small amount of chocolate chips.
6. Repeat the cream and cherry layers.
7. Finish with whipped cream.
8. Garnish with cherry pieces and chocolate shavings.
Step 5: Refrigerate
– Cover the containers with airtight lids.
– Refrigerate for 2 hours.
– Serve chilled.
– Add fresh cherry garnish immediately before serving.
3. Nutrition information
Estimated nutrition per serving
Assuming four servings and the main recipe ingredients, excluding optional nuts:
Nutrient Per cup
Calories 260–290 kcal
Protein 28–32 g
Carbohydrates 23–29 g
Fat 6–9 g
Fibre 2–3 g
Sugar 12–17 g
Nutrition is estimated and will vary according to the protein powder, dairy products, chocolate and sweetener used.
4. Nut information
Optional nuts can add crunch, healthy fats and additional nutrients.
Nut Quantity per cup Calories
Almonds 5 g 29 kcal
Pistachios 5 g 28 kcal
Walnuts 5 g 33 kcal
Cashews 5 g 28 kcal
Pecans 5 g 35 kcal
My recommendation: Use 5 g chopped pistachios per cup. They complement the cherry and vanilla flavour very well.
Nuts are optional and are not necessary for the base recipe.
5. Allergen information
Allergen Source
Milk Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt
Milk Whey protein powder
Soy (possible) Some chocolate chips
Tree nuts (optional) Almonds, walnuts, pistachios
Corn Cornflour
For a nut-free version, simply omit all optional nuts. Check chocolate and protein powder labels for cross-contamination warnings.
6. Storage and shelf life
Storage condition Recommendation
Refrigerator 0–4°C
Best quality Within 48 hours
Maximum suggested home storage 2–3 days
Freezer Not recommended
Room temperature Maximum 2 hours
Keep the jars sealed and refrigerated. Commercial shelf life should be validated separately.
7. Professional tips for best results
1. Use low-fat cottage cheese with a smooth texture.
2. Blend cottage cheese separately before adding other ingredients.
3. Use thick Greek yogurt rather than ordinary yogurt.
4. Use vanilla whey protein for a stronger dessert flavour.
5. Always cool cherry compote before assembling.
6. Use mini chocolate chips to distribute chocolate evenly.
7. Add fresh cherries on top just before serving.
8. Weigh ingredients to maintain consistent nutrition and portion sizes.
8. Suggested product nutrition label
For a commercial product, calculate the final values from your actual ingredient brands and weights.
Product information Details
Product name Cherry Vanilla Whipped Chips
Product type High-protein cottage cheese dessert
Serving size 1 cup
Main ingredients Cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein, cherries, chocolate
Storage Refrigerated
Allergens Milk; possible soy
Nuts Optional
Chef’s tip: For the closest texture to the reference, keep the vanilla filling white and fluffy, make the cherry compote slightly chunky, and create visible cherry swirls instead of mixing the entire compote into the cream.