Golden, fluffy, and gently sweet, this classic cottage cheese bake is the comfort dessert so many of us grew up with. With just a handful of pantry staples and a cold-oven start, it rises into a light, custardy square perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Starting in a cold oven is the secret behind its delicate rise — Allrecipes has more oven-baked breakfast inspiration. If you love cottage cheese, you will also enjoy our tender cottage cheese pancakes and the quick microwave mug cheesecake.
Ingredients
- 360 g (12.7 oz) cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 4 tbsp semolina
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 260 ml (1 cup + 1 tbsp) milk
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 5 ml (1 tsp) vinegar (9%)
- Butter for the dish
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix the cottage cheese with the eggs, semolina, sugar, and salt.
- Pour in the milk and the vinegar-quenched baking soda; mix well.
- Grease a baking dish with butter and pour in the batter.
- Place in a cold oven, set to 200C (400F), and bake 30-40 minutes.
For a fruit-forward treat, try our light strawberry muffins — and usda.gov offers guidance on dairy nutrition if you are counting calcium.
Tips
- Place the dish in a cold oven — the gradual heat gives a lighter, more even texture.
- Do not overbake; the center should still wobble slightly when you take it out.
- Serve with sour cream, jam, or fresh berries for extra flavor.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 114 kcal · protein 7.7 g · fat 7 g · carbs 5.1 g.