This berry cottage cheese bake is a high-protein dessert that tastes like cheesecake but comes together in minutes. Blended silky-smooth and studded with juicy berries, it bakes up golden, delicate, and naturally sweet. For more berry-filled baking, try our Mini Berry Cottage Cheesecakes and Sweet Poppy Seed Buns.
Ingredients
- 750 g (1.65 lb) cottage cheese (5% fat)
- 100 g (3.5 oz) sour cream (25–30% fat)
- 3 eggs
- 100 g (1/2 cup) sugar
- 30 g (2 tbsp) cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 150 g (5 oz) fresh or frozen berries
- Butter for the dish
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese, sour cream, eggs, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth.
- Grease a baking dish with butter and pour in the mixture.
- Scatter the berries evenly over the top.
- If using frozen berries, toss them in a spoonful of cornstarch first to keep them from releasing too much juice.
- Bake at 160°C (320°F) for about 20 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
Tips
- Blend the mixture until completely smooth — any lumps will make the texture grainy instead of silky.
- Toss frozen berries in a spoonful of cornstarch first so they release less juice into the bake.
- For more baked-cheesecake inspiration, Serious Eats has excellent guides to creamy, foolproof bakes.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 131 kcal, protein 13 g, fat 5 g, carbs 7 g.