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Healthy Berry Cottage Cheese Clafoutis Recipe

Healthy Berry Cottage Cheese Clafoutis Recipe
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This Healthy Berry Cottage Cheese Clafoutis is a nutritious and light twist on the classic French dessert. Combining creamy full-fat cottage cheese with fresh or frozen berries, and lightly sweetened with natural sweeteners, this clafoutis offers a protein-packed, low-sugar treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a guilt-free dessert.

Ingredients

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Cottage Cheese Mixture

  • 2 cups full fat cottage cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 tbsp sweetener (erythritol, monk fruit sweetener, honey, or maple syrup)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (or coconut flour)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

Fruit

  • 1 1/2 cups berries (fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, or cherries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your baking dish with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Blend Cottage Cheese: Place the 2 cups of full-fat cottage cheese in a blender and blend until smooth, silky, and creamy for the best texture in your clafoutis.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add the 4 eggs, 4 tablespoons of your chosen sweetener, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or coconut flour), and 1 teaspoon lemon zest (if using) into the blender with the cottage cheese. Blend everything together until the mixture is smooth and well combined, about 30 seconds.
  4. Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly for uniform cooking.
  5. Initial Bake: Bake the mixture in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, just until the edges start setting gently while the center remains soft and slightly wobbly.
  6. Add Berries: Carefully remove the dish from the oven and evenly sprinkle the 1 1/2 cups of berries over the partially set clafoutis. The berries will sink in slightly, which is ideal.
  7. Final Bake: Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes, until the clafoutis is beautifully golden on top, the center jiggles slightly, and the edges puff gently.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the clafoutis cool for a few minutes before serving warm. Optionally, dust with a little powdered sweetener for added sweetness without extra calories.

Notes

  • You can substitute cornstarch with coconut flour for a keto-friendly, gluten-free option, though the texture may be slightly different.
  • Use fresh or frozen berries depending on availability; if using frozen, do not thaw before adding them to maintain the structure.
  • For a lower sugar version, erythritol or monk fruit sweetener works best; honey or maple syrup will add extra natural sugars.
  • Ensure not to overbake to keep the clafoutis tender and slightly wobbly in the center.
  • This dessert is best served warm but can also be enjoyed chilled.

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