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Transforming Cottage Cheese into a Delicious Dessert

Are you frustrated with the typical dry and rubbery cottage cheese recipes that seem to lack flavor? You’re not alone in your quest for something more palatable. Fortunately, there’s a delightful recipe that promises to change your perspective on cottage cheese. This unique dish is not only rich, creamy, and sweet, but it also boasts low calories, high protein, and requires zero protein powder. Let’s dive into this quick and easy dessert that you can whip up faster than you can enjoy a danish!

The Secret Ingredient: Low-Fat Cottage Cheese

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To begin with, you will need 200 grams of low-fat cottage cheese. If the cottage cheese appears wobbly or lumpy—common characteristics of many store-bought varieties—simply blend it to create a smoother texture. Straining out the excess whey helps eliminate that undesirable taste most of us associate with cottage cheese. By doing so, you also enhance the protein content, providing approximately 18 grams of protein per 100 grams of the cottage cheese used in this recipe.

Simple Ingredients and Preparation

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Next, we will incorporate a few more essential ingredients. To the blended cottage cheese, add one whole egg, half a teaspoon of baking powder, and half a teaspoon of vanilla aroma (always check for zero calories!). Lastly, include 50 grams of any type of flour that suits your dietary needs. Oat, spelt, rice, or almond flour all work well, but the recipe creator opts for regular flour since it’s just a small amount.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity; no special ingredients are required, allowing anyone to gather what they need from a nearby store easily. Mix the ingredients until the texture resembles soft ice cream or cookie dough.

Perfect Portioning with Silicone Molds

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When it comes to shaping your dessert, the use of silicone molds proves to be a fantastic choice. These molds not only ensure that each portion is uniform, eliminating the need to recalculate calories with each serving but are also versatile. The creator uses these molds for a variety of meal prep purposes, including desserts, baked oats, cookies, and even meatballs.

To form the danishes, scoop one tablespoon of the mixture into each mold and create a small dent in the center. The flexibility of silicone molds means there’s no need for a wall to contain the filling, making the process straightforward and efficient.

Crafting the Creamy Filling

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Now, let’s prepare the easy creamy filling. In a bowl, mix 100 grams of 2% Greek yogurt with two drops of an intense liquid sweetener (or about 40 grams of powdered sweetener for those who prefer that). Add one teaspoon of vanilla to enhance the flavor. For an even creamier consistency without adding calories from cream, a tablespoon of casein or non-fat dry milk powder can be included, though this step is entirely optional.

Spoon this creamy mixture into each danish and consider topping it with a berry puree—the creator recommends using strawberry—along with fresh strawberries for decoration. However, if you prefer, fresh berries can be added directly without the puree.

Baking to Perfection

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Once prepared, bake your danishes at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes or until they achieve a golden color. The result is a soft, sweet, and rich dessert that remains high in protein while being low in calories.

The recipe not only promises ease in preparation but ensures that it can be stored well in the fridge. Enjoy them cold or reheat them in the microwave for about 20 seconds for a gooey treat. To elevate the indulgence, adding a scoop of low-calorie, high-protein ice cream can be a delightful option.

A Dessert You’ll Love

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This dessert recipe is the epitome of minimal effort with maximum reward. Not only is it delicious, but it also aligns perfectly with a health-conscious lifestyle. If you’re intrigued by ways to incorporate more protein into your meals without losing flavor, make sure to check out the cottage cheese playlist for more innovative and protein-packed recipes.

Enjoy your culinary adventure and embrace a new way of enjoying cottage cheese!