Description
This Lemon Raspberry Cottage Cheese Bake is a light and simple favorite dessert combining the creamy texture of cottage cheese with the tartness of fresh raspberries and bright lemon flavor. It’s a gluten-free, subtly sweet baked dish perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a healthy dessert option.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup almond flour or gluten-free flour
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest and juice of 1 small lemon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk all together until well blended and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the almond flour and baking powder, mixing just until combined to maintain a light texture.
- Fold in Raspberries: Carefully fold in the fresh or frozen raspberries, taking care not to break them up too much to preserve their shape and prevent the batter from turning pink.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the edges are set and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use frozen raspberries straight from the freezer to prevent the bake from becoming soggy.
- Full-fat cottage cheese provides the best texture, but you can substitute low-fat cottage cheese with slight adjustments in texture and moisture.
- This dish is naturally gluten-free when using almond or gluten-free flour.
- Honey can be replaced with maple syrup for a vegan alternative, though the eggs keep it non-vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
