Description
Heavenly blueberry cottage cheese cloud bread floats like a delicate pastry dream, melting with pure comfort. Light, airy clouds of protein-packed goodness invite you to savor each cloud-like bite of pure culinary magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh or frozen blueberries
Stabilizing and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1 teaspoon honey or sweetener
Enhancing Ingredients:
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Dash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 300F (150C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- In a pristine mixing bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff, voluminous peaks develop (approximately 3-4 minutes). The mixture should maintain its structure when the bowl is tilted.
- Create a complementary mixture in a separate bowl by whisking egg yolks, cottage cheese, salt, cornstarch, and honey until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Delicately incorporate the egg yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites, using a gentle folding technique to preserve the airy texture and prevent deflation.
- Distribute the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, crafting 6-8 circular mounds approximately 3 inches in diameter.
- Strategically place blueberries atop each cloud bread mound, gently pressing them to ensure they remain anchored during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the cloud bread transforms to a golden hue and develops a firm texture when touched.
- Allow the cloud bread to rest briefly on the baking sheet, then transition to a wire rack for complete cooling. Serve immediately or preserve in an airtight container for future enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose an immaculately clean, dry bowl to whip egg whites for optimal volume and stability.
- Ensure egg whites reach stiff peak stage by checking they maintain shape when bowl is tilted without sliding.
- Fold egg yolk mixture gently into beaten whites using a spatula with bottom-to-top circular motion to preserve airiness.
- Adjust sweetness by experimenting with different natural sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, or maple syrup for varied flavor profiles.
- Distribute blueberries evenly and press lightly to prevent them from sinking during baking.
- Store cloud bread in refrigerator for 23 days in airtight container to maintain texture and freshness.
- For gluten-free version, confirm cornstarch is certified gluten-free or replace with arrowroot powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 118 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 181 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 131 mg