Cottage Cheese Pie
A delightful dessert combining creamy cottage cheese with a hint of sweetness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese Use well-drained cottage cheese for best results.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs Add eggs one at a time.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Measure properly to avoid a denser pie.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest or orange zest Optional for extra flavor.
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Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a pie dish lightly with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and sugar, mixing until well-blended.
- Add eggs one at a time, stirring after each addition, along with the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly combine the dry ingredients into the cottage cheese mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in melted butter and, if desired, the zest for an extra hint of flavor.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the pie sets and the top turns a light golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing.
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Notes
Serve warm or chilled. Consider adding toppings such as whipped cream, fresh fruit, honey, or granola for extra flavor and texture.