Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake: A Cozy and Indulgent Delight
A warm and comforting dish, perfect for a cozy evening or a delightful dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter.
- Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of ginger.
- Serve with whipped cream or a dollop of yogurt for added richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake