Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake: A Healthy and Indulgent Delight
Experience the delightful blend of pumpkin and cottage cheese in this creamy bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, stir until smooth.
- Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and nuts on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until set and golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm for a comforting dessert.
- Can be topped with whipped cream or yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake, Healthy Dessert, Pumpkin Recipe