Chocolate High Protein Cheesecake with Peanut Butter Crust

With a Low Carb Cocoa Tortilla Crust (Low Carb, Low Sugar, High Protein)

This dreamy, chocolate-packed cheesecake is everything you love about dessert—without the sugar crash. It’s rich and fudgy thanks to cocoa and Greek yogurt, high in protein, and nestled into a unique low carb tortilla crust that adds crunch and flavor with fewer carbs. It’s a chocolate lover’s dream made better-for-you!

🥣 Ingredients

For the Chocolate Tortilla Crust

• 1 small low carb tortilla, torn into pieces
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp powdered peanut butter (optional, adds flavor & structure)
• 1 1/2 tbsp melted butter or light butter
• 1 tbsp sweetener of choice
• Pinch of salt
• 1–2 tsp water if needed to help bind

For the Chocolate Cheesecake Filling

• 1 cup light cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/3–1/2 cup sweetener (to taste)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (sugar-free or dark)

🧁 Directions

Make the Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Blend or pulse the tortilla until finely crumbled.
3. In a bowl, combine tortilla crumbs, cocoa, powdered peanut butter (if using), sweetener, salt, and melted butter. Add water if needed to help the mixture stick together.
4. Press firmly into the bottom of a parchment-lined 6–8 inch springform pan or small pie dish.
5. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until lightly crisped. Cool while preparing the filling.

Make the Filling:

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add yogurt, egg, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Mix until fully combined and glossy.
2. Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
3. Pour filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.

Bake:

1. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 25–35 minutes, until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
2. Let cool at room temp, then chill in the fridge for 4+ hours (or overnight) to fully set.

✨ Optional Toppings

• Chocolate drizzle (sugar-free syrup or melted chips)
• Whipped Greek yogurt or whipped topping
• Shaved dark chocolate or cocoa nibs
• Crushed berries for contrast (raspberries or strawberries are 🔥)

💡 Tips

• For extra richness, stir 1 tbsp chocolate protein powder into the batter.
• Freeze slices for a fudgy frozen treat.
• Make it mini by dividing into ramekins or muffin cups!