Description
A creamy, refreshing pudding made with cottage cheese and lemon for a healthy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, small-curd recommended)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), extra lemon zest, crushed pistachios or almonds, light dusting of powdered sugar
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and equipment. Wash and dry your lemon, measure out cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla.
- Zest the lemon using a microplane or fine grater, avoiding the bitter white pith. You want about 1 tablespoon of zest.
- Juice the lemon and strain out seeds. Measure 2 tablespoons of juice.
- Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend again for 30-60 seconds until glossy and pale yellow.
- Taste and adjust: add more zest for extra lemon flavor or more honey if too tart. Blend a final time.
- Pour pudding into serving bowls or glasses. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for best texture (optional).
- Serve cold, topped with fresh berries, extra zest, or nuts as desired.
Notes
For sugar-free alternatives, consider using stevia, monk fruit, or allulose. Avoid using honey or maple syrup for strict sugar management.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 15mg