Description
This Lemon Cottage Cheese Pudding offers a creamy, tangy dessert that combines the freshness of lemon with the rich texture of cottage and cream cheese. It’s a quick and easy no-bake recipe, perfect for a light and refreshing treat that can be whipped up in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese
Flavorings
- 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 creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
- Adjust to Taste: Taste the pudding and add more powdered sugar for sweetness or lemon juice for extra tanginess as preferred.
- Chill for Thickness: Transfer the pudding to a container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to set and develop a firmer texture.
- Garnish & Serve: Before serving, top with extra lemon zest for a fresh, aromatic finish and enjoy your light, delicious pudding.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Chilling time can be extended for a firmer pudding.
- Can be served as a healthy dessert or a snack.
- Optional: Add fresh berries as a topping for an extra burst of flavor.
- Ensure lemon juice is fresh to maintain the bright citrus flavor.
