Description
Silky lemon cottage cheese pudding offers a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dessert that balances tangy citrus with creamy cheese. Light and elegant, this simple treat provides a delightful end to meals you’ll savor with surprising satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy Products:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 ounces (56 grams) cream cheese
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Flavoring and Enhancers:
- 1 zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a food processor or blender for a swift preparation of this tangy dessert.
- Add cottage cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla into the processing vessel.
- Pulse and blend the ingredients until completely smooth, periodically stopping to scrape down the container’s interior to ensure uniform consistency.
- Conduct a quick taste test, carefully evaluating the balance of sweetness and citrus notes.
- Fine-tune the flavor profile by incrementally introducing additional powdered sugar or lemon elements to achieve desired taste.
- Carefully distribute the silky mixture into individual serving vessels, creating an elegant presentation.
- Enhance the visual appeal and citrusy essence by delicately sprinkling extra lemon zest across the surface of each pudding.
- Serve immediately to preserve the fresh, vibrant texture and maximize the dessert’s delightful sensory experience.
Notes
- Whip this dessert in mere minutes using basic kitchen tools like a food processor or blender.
- The combination of cottage cheese and cream cheese creates a tangy, creamy base that’s surprisingly light and refreshing.
- Customize the sweetness by gradually adding powdered sugar, tasting as you go to achieve your perfect flavor profile.
- Fresh lemon zest and juice are key to transforming this simple pudding into a bright, citrusy treat.
- Chill the pudding for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the texture and allow flavors to meld together.
- Top with fresh berries, mint leaves, or a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs for added texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg