This easy-to-make Cottage Cheese Bake is a delightful comfort food, perfect for a cozy breakfast or a light dessert. With its rich, creamy texture and customizable sweetness, this recipe allows for personal tweaks to suit your taste. The dish combines the wholesome goodness of cottage cheese with the lightness of eggs and a hint of sweetness, all topped with a creamy layer of sour cream.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Customizable Sweetness: Adjust the sugar according to your preference, making it as sweet or as subtle as you like.
- Simple Ingredients: Requires just a handful of common pantry staples.
- Comforting and Satisfying: Perfect for a satisfying breakfast or a comforting snack.
Perfect Occasion: This Cottage Cheese Bake is ideal for:
- Family Breakfast: A great start to the day that’s both nutritious and filling.
- Potluck Gatherings: Easy to make in large quantities and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Afternoon Snack: Enjoy a slice with a cup of tea or coffee for a relaxing break.
Ingredients:
- 600g of any cottage cheese
- 5-6 tablespoons of sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 eggs
- 100g sour cream (20% fat)
- 3 tablespoons rice flour (or semolina)
For the Topping:
- 100g sour cream (20% fat)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Preparation:
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and rice flour (or semolina). Blend until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Prepare the Baking Dish:
- Grease a small, high-sided baking form with oil or butter to help the bake become fluffy.
- Assemble the Bake:
- Pour the blended mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Add the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix 100g of sour cream with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Spread this mixture evenly over the top of the cottage cheese batter.
- Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake the mixture for approximately 50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Adjust the baking time according to your oven.
- Serve:
- Allow the bake to cool slightly before slicing. It can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Enjoy this simple and fluffy Cottage Cheese Bake, a versatile dish that can be adapted to any meal of the day, offering a perfect blend of nutrition and indulgence.
