Description
Blueberry fluffy cottage cheese cloud bread merges classic comfort with modern wellness trends. Light Mediterranean-inspired bread delivers protein-packed nutrition and delightful texture for health-conscious eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) cream of tartar
Fruit Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (40 g) fresh or frozen blueberries, chopped if large
Sweetener and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey or a pinch of sweetener
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by positioning an oven rack in the middle and warming the oven to 300F (150C), then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate egg whites into a pristine mixing bowl and whip with cream of tartar using an electric mixer, creating sturdy, glossy peaks that maintain their shape when the beater is lifted.
- In a separate vessel, blend egg yolks with cottage cheese, incorporating salt and optional honey until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- If utilizing cornstarch, delicately integrate it into the yolk mixture, stirring gently to prevent deflating the texture.
- Progressively fold the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture, employing a gentle lifting motion to preserve the airy volume and prevent deflation.
- Tenderly introduce blueberries throughout the cloud bread batter, ensuring even distribution without crushing the delicate structure.
- Carefully dollop small, cloud-like mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate space between each portion for potential expansion.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the surface transforms into a golden, light brown hue.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cloud bread to rest and slightly firm up on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, enjoying the ethereal texture and burst of blueberry flavor.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for maximum volume and fluffiness when beating.
- Use a clean, dry bowl and beaters to prevent egg whites from deflating during whipping.
- Fold ingredients gently using a spatula to maintain the delicate cloud-like texture and prevent losing air.
- For a gluten-free version, replace cornstarch with arrowroot powder or potato starch.
- Experiment with different berries like raspberries or strawberries for flavor variations.
- Store cloud bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheating briefly before serving.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey, catering to personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg