Light, creamy and irresistibly indulgent, these caramel nut dessert cups layer a soft microwave sponge with silky cottage cheese cream, peanut butter and a drizzle of caramel. Crunchy mixed nuts add the perfect finishing touch, making each spoonful a delightful mix of textures. Best of all, they are no-bake after the sponge and chill beautifully overnight.
Ingredients
- Serves 2: For the sponge: 2 eggs
- 40 g (1/3 cup) rice flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 100 g (about 1/3 cup) applesauce
- Sweetener, to taste
- Vanilla, a pinch
- For the cream: 150 g (2/3 cup) soft cottage cheese (5%)
- 150 g (2/3 cup) natural yogurt
- 25 g (1 1/2 tbsp) sugar-free peanut butter
- Sweetener, to taste
- For the topping: 15 g sugar-free caramel topping
- 20 g mixed nuts, chopped
Instructions
- Mix all sponge ingredients and divide between two molds. Microwave 4-5 minutes.
- Mix the cream ingredients and spread over the slightly cooled sponge.
- Drizzle with caramel topping and sprinkle with nuts.
- Chill 30-60 minutes (or overnight) before serving.
Tips
Do not over-microwave the sponge — it should spring back lightly when touched and will firm up as it cools. For more no-bake treats, try our Caramel Ferrero-Style Protein Dessert Cups and Healthy Snickers Roll. For dessert inspiration, Allrecipes is a great place to browse.
Chill the cups for at least 30 minutes so the cream sets and the flavours meld, and add the nuts just before serving if you want maximum crunch. A pinch of flaky salt on top balances the caramel beautifully.
Nutrition: per serving: 416 kcal, protein 24 g, fat 22.5 g, carbs 31.5 g.