Lemon Raspberry Cottage Cheese Bake (Printable View)

Tangy cottage cheese bake with fresh raspberries and lemon zest, ideal for a light, nourishing treat.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
02 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
03 - 3 large eggs

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - Zest of 1 large lemon
06 - 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Dry Ingredients

09 - 2 tbsp cornstarch

→ Fruit

10 - 1 cup fresh raspberries, plus extra for topping

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round or square baking dish and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until smooth. Use an immersion blender for a creamier texture.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing completely after each addition until fully incorporated.
04 - Sprinkle cornstarch into the mixture and stir until no dry pockets remain.
05 - Gently fold in fresh raspberries using a spatula, taking care not to crush the fruit.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top surface evenly.
07 - Bake for 38–42 minutes until the center is set and edges are lightly golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
08 - Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing. This step is essential for proper texture development.
09 - Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional fresh raspberries and a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese creates an incredibly creamy texture while packing in protein, making it feel indulgent without being overly heavy
  • Lemon and raspberries have that perfect bright sweet tangy dance that wakes up your palate in the best way possible
  • It comes together faster than you can preheat your oven, yet tastes like something from a fancy bakery case
02 -
  • Using an immersion blender transforms the texture completely, so do not skip this step if you want that restaurant quality creaminess
  • The cornstarch needs to be fully dissolved or you will get weird chalky spots, so take your time mixing it in thoroughly
  • This really does need the full chilling time to set properly, so plan ahead and do not try to slice it while it is still warm from the oven
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more easily, so take everything out of the fridge about 30 minutes before starting
  • If your raspberries are very tart, you can add an extra tablespoon of sugar to balance them out

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