Description
This Lemon Cottage Cheese Pudding is a light, creamy dessert that combines the tangy brightness of lemon with the smooth richness of cottage and cream cheese. Perfectly sweetened with powdered sugar and infused with vanilla, it’s a refreshing treat that comes together quickly using a blender or food processor. Chilled to set into a luscious pudding, it’s ideal for a healthy dessert or snack any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Zest from one lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Blend the Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Process Until Smooth: Blend the mixture until it becomes creamy and smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
- Adjust to Taste: Taste the pudding and add more powdered sugar for sweetness or lemon juice for additional tang if desired; blend briefly again to mix.
- Chill for Thickness: Transfer the pudding to a bowl or individual serving dishes, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This chilling step helps firm up the pudding for a thicker texture.
- Garnish & Serve: Before serving, sprinkle with extra lemon zest for a bright, fresh garnish and enjoy this creamy, tangy dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute vanilla bean paste with pure vanilla extract of equal amount.
- For a smoother texture, ensure the cottage cheese is well blended or use a high-speed blender.
- Adjust sweetness and acidity according to your preference by adding powdered sugar or lemon juice gradually.
- Serving chilled enhances the pudding’s firmness and flavors.
- This pudding can be served on its own or with fresh berries for extra freshness.
