Description
Transform simple cottage cheese into a delightful dessert with this quick and creamy recipe. These cottage cheese dessert cups are light, nutritious, and perfectly sweetened with honey and fresh fruit. Ideal for a healthy snack or an elegant after-dinner treat, this recipe can be prepared in minutes and customized to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably smooth or blended)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh fruits (e.g., berries, diced mango, or sliced banana)
- 2 tablespoons granola or crushed nuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until smooth. For an ultra-creamy texture, blend the mixture in a food processor for 1-2 minutes.
- Divide the mixture evenly into dessert cups or bowls.
- Top each cup with fresh fruits of your choice.
- Sprinkle with granola or crushed nuts for added crunch, if desired.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for a chilled dessert.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey.
- For a chocolate twist, drizzle with melted dark chocolate or sprinkle with cocoa nibs.
- This dessert can be prepared in advance; store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Cottage cheese dessert, healthy dessert, quick dessert