Cottage Cheese with Fruit
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Cottage Cheese with Fruit
Description
Cottage Cheese with Fruit features a blend of cottage cheese and a vibrant mixture of blackberries, strawberries, lime juice, zest, honey, and fresh basil. The fruit is combined with lime and honey to bring a balance of sweetness and acidity, while the basil adds a subtle herbal freshness. The cottage cheese provides a creamy and slightly tangy base that pairs well with the juiciness of the berries. The preparation involves layering the fruit mixture atop scoops of cottage cheese, allowing the liquid from the fruit to seep into it for added flavor and moisture.
The dessert offers a texture contrast between the creamy cheese and juicy berries, accented by the aromatic basil and lime. It’s a straightforward way to enjoy fresh fruit with protein-rich dairy. This dish fits well as a light breakfast or nutritious snack and can be adjusted with different fruits if desired, making it versatile for seasonal availability.
The notes suggest flexibility in the fruit quantities and types, where you can use a total of 2¼ cups of any combination of berries or preferred fruit. This flexibility supports using whatever fruit is on hand or in season.
Ingredients
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 handful basil ribboned
- ¾ cup blackberry
- ¾ cup strawberries sliced
- ¾ cup blackberry
- 2 cups cottage cheese 2% MF
Instructions
- Add the blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, lime juice, lime zest, honey, and basil in a bowl. Mix to combine.
- Scoop half a cup of cottage cheese into a bowl, plate, or cup. Top with a quarter of the fruit mixture, making sure to drizzle the liquid in the bottom of the bowl on the cottage cheese. Repeat with the rest of the cottage cheese and fruit. Enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the berries with 2¼ cups of your favorite fruits to suit your taste or seasonality.
- Be sure to drizzle the fruit juices over the cottage cheese when assembling for added flavor and moisture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 333mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 301IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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