This High Protein Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff is creamy, fluffy, and dangerously easy, with 7g protein and just 6g carbs per serving. Made with cream cheese and Greek yogurt, it's low-carb and diabetic-friendly, and it tastes nothing like a protein shake. One bowl. Five minutes. Zero regrets.
A Quick Look at the Recipe
✅ Recipe Name: High Protein Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff (No Sugar Added, Low Carb)
🕒 Ready In: 10 minutes
👪 Serves: 12 servings
🍽 Calories: 169 | Protein: 7g | Carbs: 6g | Sugar: 3g
🥣 Main Ingredients: strawberries, greek yogurt, cream cheese
📖 Dietary Info: low carb, gluten free, high protein
👌 Difficulty: Easy, blend, fold and serve
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As a recipe developer specializing in low-carb desserts, this is one of my favorite high-protein dessert recipes because it proves you don't have to choose between taste and macros.
If you loved this one, you'll also want to try my High Protein Cottage Cheese Dessert, High Protein Chunky Monkey Ninja Creami Ice Cream, Cottage Cheese Chocolate Protein Mug Cake and Strawberry Protein Bliss Balls.
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- A Quick Look at the Recipe
- What is high-protein strawberry cheesecake fluff?
- Why this recipe is high protein and low carb?
- Ingredients You'll Need
- Step by step instructions
- How to make high protein strawberry cheesecake fluff?
- Recipe Tips and Troubleshooting
- Recipe Variations
- Nutritional Facts and Macro Breakdown
- Storage
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More low carb dessert recipes
- Recipe Card
What is high-protein strawberry cheesecake fluff?
This is a creamy, airy mousse that's half dessert, half dip. Made with real cream cheese, Greek yogurt, fresh strawberries, and vanilla protein powder. No Jell-O, no Cool Whip, no artificial sweeteners or additives.
For anyone managing blood sugar or tracking macros, this matters. Traditional strawberry fluff spikes your glucose with 40 plus grams of carbs and added sugar. This version keeps you stable with just 6g carbs and real protein that actually satisfies.
Cream cheese and Greek yogurt give you that instant cheesecake flavor without baking. Whipped heavy cream creates the fluff. Vanilla protein ties it all together. The result is a dessert that tastes indulgent but doesn't derail your day.
Pro Tip: Traditional fluff uses Jell-O and Cool Whip. This protein mousse uses real protein, real dairy, real flavor with 7g protein and 6g carbs per serving.
Why this recipe is high protein and low carb?
How This Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Recipe Compares
- Traditional cheesecake: 35g carbs, 4g protein
- Store-bought mousse: 28g carbs, 2g protein
- This high-protein fluff: 6g carbs, 7g protein
The cream cheese and Greek yogurt combo does the heavy lifting. You get that rich cheesecake taste without the carb load. Unlike artificial protein bars or overly sweet puddings, this tastes like actual dessert.
The fat content (14g per serving) keeps you satisfied for hours. The protein is real dairy, not a chemical aftertaste. And at 6g carbs, it fits easily into a diabetic meal plan without spiking blood sugar.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.
- Heavy cream creates the fluff.
- Vanilla extract ties the cheesecake flavor together.
- Fresh strawberries are the star.
- Protein Powder
Protein Powder Matters
The protein powder makes or breaks this easy high protein strawberry fluff recipe. You want vanilla whey, casein, or plant-based isolate that blends smooth without grittiness.
Best brands for this strawberry cheesecake fluff recipe:
- Equip Foods Protein: blends the smoothest, creamy texture
- Transparent Labs: clean ingredients, mixes seamlessly
- Isopure: reliable, affordable
- Optimum Nutrition: good flavor, blends well
This high protein strawberry dessert comes together because each ingredient has a job.
* See the recipe card for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Step by step instructions
How to make high protein strawberry cheesecake fluff?
STEP 1: Prep the Strawberries: Wash and hull your strawberries. Cut them into chunks so they blend smoothly. You want smaller pieces, not whole berries.
STEP 2: Whip the Cream: Pour heavy cream into a bowl and whip until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
STEP 3: Blend the Base: Add cream cheese chunks (cut into smaller pieces first), Greek yogurt, strawberry chunks, protein powder, and vanilla to your blender. Blend until smooth, about 45 seconds. No lumps.
STEP 4: Fold Together: Pour the blended mixture into a bowl. Gently fold in the whipped cream using a spatula. Don't overmix or you'll deflate all that fluff.
STEP 5: Serve: Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately with fresh strawberries for dipping. Or chill for 10-15 minutes for a firmer dipping consistency.
Total time: 10 minutes hands-on. No baking, no fuss.
Recipe Tips and Troubleshooting
- Grainy: Cold cream cheese and overmixing protein powder create grittiness. Soften your cream cheese first and blend just until smooth, not longer. Forty-five seconds is enough.
- Too Thin: You either didn't whip the cream enough or your strawberries released too much water. Whip cream to stiff peaks, not soft. If strawberries are watery, pat them dry before blending.
- It Deflates: Stop folding as soon as the cream is incorporated. Aggressive folding kills the fluff. Sitting at room temp for 30 minutes will collapse your easy high protein strawberry fluff.
Recipe Variations
- Chocolate Cheesecake Fluff: Swap vanilla protein for chocolate protein or add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to the base. Blend as normal. Rich, fudgy, and still low carb.
- Lemon Cheesecake Fluff: Add lemon zest to the base and swap vanilla extract for lemon extract. Bright and tangy without the berry sweetness.
- Mixed Berry: Use raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries instead of strawberries. Or blend all three together.
- Peanut Butter Cheesecake: Make the recipe as is, then swirl in 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter per serving. Fold gently so you get those peanut butter ribbons through the fluff.
Nutritional Facts and Macro Breakdown
This recipe serves 6-8 as a rich dessert mousse, or stretches to 12 as a party dip appetizer.
As a Dip (Serves 12, about 2-3 tablespoon per serving): 169 cal | 7g protein | 6g carbs | 1g fiber | 3g sugar | 14g fat
As a Dessert (Serves 6-8): 194-258 cal | 10.5-14g protein | 9-12g carbs | 1.5-2g fiber | 4.5-6g sugar | 21-28g fat
The protein-to-calorie ratio is solid for a creamy dessert. Either way you serve it, the carbs stay low. The fat content keeps you satisfied longer.
Serving Flexibility: One full bowl per person as an individual dessert, or 3-4 generous dip servings per person at a gathering. Choose what works for your day.
Adjust for Your Goals: Want higher protein? Add an extra half scoop of vanilla protein powder. Want lower calories? Use half heavy cream and half Greek yogurt. This easy high protein strawberry fluff recipe scales easily.
Storage
- In the Fridge: Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days. The whipped cream is your limiting factor. After day two, it starts breaking down and loses that fluffy texture.
- Best Make-Ahead Method: Blend the base (strawberries, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder) up to 3 days ahead. Store it in a container. Fold in whipped cream just before serving. This way you get maximum fluff every time.
- In the Freezer: Yes, freeze it. This high protein strawberry fluff scoops beautifully from the freezer. The texture becomes creamier when thawed, almost like soft-serve ice cream. Perfect for meal prep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fluff is lighter and airier, achieved by whipping. Mousse is thicker and denser. This recipe is technically both. You get the airy texture of fluff with the creaminess of mousse. It's perfect whether you're dipping strawberries or eating it straight from a bowl.
Vanilla whey and beef isolate blend the smoothest. Equip Foods and Transparent Labs are both great options. Avoid collagen peptides or bulky powders.
Yes. Replace heavy cream with dairy-free whipped topping or coconut cream, though you'll get slightly less volume. Add 2-3 tablespoons extra cream cheese to compensate for richness. You'll lose some fluff but keep the flavor and most of the protein. This easy high protein strawberry fluff adapts well.
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Recipe Card
High Protein Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 oz greek yogurt
- 2 scoops low carb vanilla protein powder 6 tbsp
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces heavy whipping cream 35%
Instructions
- Wash and hull strawberries. Cut into chunks.
- Pour heavy cream into a bowl and whip until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Add cream cheese chunks, Greek yogurt, strawberry chunks, protein powder, and vanilla to blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour blended mixture into a bowl. Gently fold in whipped cream using a spatula.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with fresh strawberries for dipping, or chill 10-15 minutes for firmer consistency.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese first (15 seconds in the microwave)
- Whip cream to stiff peaks before folding
- Fold gently with a spatula, don't overmix
- Don't add whipped cream to blender; fold by hand
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Nutritional Information
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Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooked food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
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Oscar Chimenti says
I've made this high protein strawberry fluff three times in the last week. It tastes like cheesecake, takes five minutes, and actually fits my macros.