YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Protein Pizza Cheesecake Bars
A playful twist on classic pizza flavors transformed into a high-protein cheesecake bar. This dessert features a savory almond flour crust spiked with Parmesan, a creamy, protein-packed filling mingled with hints of tomato paste and Italian herbs, and a luscious ricotta-olive oil topping that pays homage to pizza's signature flavors—all while meeting your nutritious macros.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup Almond Flour (96g)
3 Egg Whites for Crust (≈100g)
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (28g)
2 cups Non-fat Cottage Cheese (450g)
1 cup Non-fat Greek Yogurt (245g)
4 Egg Whites for Filling (132g)
5 scoops Whey Protein Isolate (150g)
2 tbsp Tomato Paste (33g)
1.5 cups Part-skim Ricotta Cheese (360g)
5 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (70g)
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
For the crust, combine the almond flour, 3 egg whites, and grated Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Mix until the ingredients form a cohesive batter.
Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, ensuring a firm and uniform layer.
In a blender or food processor, combine the non-fat cottage cheese, non-fat Greek yogurt, 4 egg whites, whey protein isolate, tomato paste, and a pinch each of dried oregano and basil to evoke classic pizza flavors. Blend until very smooth and creamy.
Pour the filling over the crust, spreading it out evenly. Tap the pan gently to remove any air bubbles.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the part-skim ricotta cheese and extra virgin olive oil until well incorporated. This topping adds a rich, velvety finish reminiscent of melty cheese on a pizza.
Evenly dollop or gently spread the ricotta-olive oil mixture on top of the filling layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the edges begin to set and the center is just firm to the touch.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set before cutting into 8 bars.
Serve chilled and enjoy the unexpected yet delicious marriage of pizza-inspired flavors with a high-protein cheesecake twist.