A healthy twist on the classic French dessert, this Berry Cottage Cheese Clafoutis combines creamy cottage cheese with fresh or frozen berries for a nutritious, naturally sweetened treat. It's easy to prepare, blending wholesome ingredients into a silky batter and baking to golden perfection.
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2 cups full fat cottage cheese
4 large eggs
4 tbsp sweetener (erythritol, monk fruit sweetener, honey, or maple syrup)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp cornstarch or coconut flour
1 1/2 cups berries (fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, or cherries)
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your baking dish with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Blend Cottage Cheese: Add the full fat cottage cheese into a blender and blend until smooth, silky, and creamy, creating the base of your batter.
Add Remaining Ingredients: Into the blender with the cottage cheese, add the eggs, sweetener of choice, vanilla extract, cornstarch or coconut flour, and lemon zest if using. Blend for about 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the smooth cottage cheese batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out to ensure even cooking.
Initial Bake: Bake the batter in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. The edges should begin to set gently while the center remains soft and slightly wobbly.
Add Berries: Carefully remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the berries evenly over the partially set batter. They will sink in slightly, which is ideal.
Final Bake: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 35 minutes. The top should become beautifully golden, the center will jiggle slightly, and the edges will puff gently.
Cool and Serve: Allow the clafoutis to cool for a few minutes before serving warm. Optionally, dust with a little powdered sweetener for extra sweetness.
Notes
For a keto-friendly version, substitute cornstarch with coconut flour as indicated.
You can use fresh or frozen berries; if using frozen, do not thaw before adding.
If you prefer a sweeter clafoutis, increase the sweetener slightly to taste.
This recipe works well with a variety of berries including blueberries, raspberries, and cherries.
To prevent sticking, ensure the baking dish is well greased or lined with parchment paper.
