This cottage cheese pie is the kind of dessert you will make on repeat: a tender, protein-rich batter topped with thin apple slices and a generous dusting of cinnamon. It is light enough for a weekday treat yet pretty enough to serve to guests. If you enjoy simple bakes like our classic apple pie or cottage cheese pancakes with raspberry sauce, this recipe will fit right into your rotation.
Ingredients
- 180 g (6.3 oz) cottage cheese 5% fat
- 2 eggs
- 40 g (4 tbsp) rice flour
- 40 g (3 tbsp) plain yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Sweetener to taste
- 1 green apple
- Ground cinnamon to taste
Instructions
- Combine cottage cheese, eggs, and yogurt; stir until uniform.
- Add rice flour, vanilla sugar, baking powder, and sweetener; mix thoroughly.
- Slice the apple thinly.
- Spread the batter in a baking dish and smooth the top.
- Arrange the apple slices on top and dust generously with cinnamon.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) until golden with a set center.
- Cool slightly before slicing.
Tips
Use a dry, firm cottage cheese so the batter is not watery; blending it first gives the smoothest texture. For more on how dairy behaves in the oven, the baking guides at Allrecipes are a handy reference.
Slice the apple as thinly as you can so the pieces soften and caramelize on top. For serving ideas, pair a warm slice with a spoonful of yogurt, or try it alongside our rhubarb pie at a weekend brunch.
Check doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center: it should come out clean, and the top should be golden. Safe baking temperature guidance is available from the USDA food safety resources.
Nutrition per 100 g: 102 kcal, protein 7.3 g, fat 2 g, carbs 13.3 g.
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