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Lemon Cottage Cheese Pudding

Creamy Lemon Cottage Cheese Pudding for a Fresh Dessert Delight

Discover the refreshing Lemon Cottage Cheese Pudding that's packed with protein and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Base
  • 2 cups cottage cheese low-fat or full-fat
  • 1 large lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest fresh or substitute with lime zest
  • 2-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup or sugar-free sweetener like monk fruit
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional, almond extract is an alternative
Adjusting Texture
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt optional for thickening
  • 1 splash milk dairy or non-dairy to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Add cottage cheese to a blender and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  2. Add lemon juice, zest, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the blender. Blend for 1 minute until fully incorporated.
  3. If the pudding is too thick, add a splash of milk and pulse briefly. If too runny, add Greek yogurt to thicken.
  4. Taste the pudding and adjust sweetness or lemon juice to your preference.
  5. Transfer pudding to a bowl or serving dishes and cover tightly. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve topped with additional lemon zest or fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Blend smoothly for best texture, and chill for enhanced flavor.

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