Description
Heavenly blueberry cottage cheese cloud bread dances between pillowy softness and rich flavor, promising a delightful culinary experience. Light, protein-packed, and effortlessly elegant, you’ll savor each delicate bite of this irresistible breakfast or snack sensation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh blueberries
Stabilizing Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon honey or sweetener (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 300°F and arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet for optimal surface coverage.
- Using an electric mixer, whip egg whites with cream of tartar until they form rigid, glossy peaks that hold their shape when the whisk is lifted.
- Create a creamy base by combining cottage cheese, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and honey in a separate mixing bowl, blending until the texture becomes uniformly smooth.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped egg whites into the cottage cheese mixture, using a gentle folding technique to maintain the airy texture and prevent deflation.
- Softly introduce fresh blueberries into the merged mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer the cloud-like batter onto the prepared baking sheet, forming circular portions with consistent sizing to ensure even baking.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the edges turn a warm golden brown and the center appears set and stable.
Notes
- Select fresh, high-quality cottage cheese for the best texture and flavor in your cloud bread.
- Separate eggs carefully to ensure no yolk enters the egg whites, which can prevent proper whipping.
- Whip egg whites at room temperature for maximum volume and stability of the meringue base.
- Fold ingredients gently using a spatula to maintain the airy, delicate structure of the cloud bread.
- Add frozen blueberries if fresh are unavailable, but do not thaw them to prevent excess moisture.
- Try alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or stevia for different dietary needs.
- Store cloud bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Create a savory version by omitting honey and adding herbs like chives or rosemary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 164 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 315 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg