Description
This Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread recipe yields light, fluffy, and slightly sweet bread clouds made with cottage cheese and fresh blueberries. A delightfully airy gluten-free and low-carb alternative, perfect for breakfast or snacking, featuring a pleasant tang from blueberries and a subtle vanilla aroma.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 3 large eggs (separated into whites and yolks)
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp honey
Dairy & Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese (blended)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Toppings
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prep Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Separate Eggs: Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks, placing the whites in a large mixing bowl and the yolks in a smaller bowl.
- Beat Egg Whites: Add cream of tartar to the egg whites and beat them with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, creating a light and airy foam essential for the cloud bread texture.
- Mix Yolks and Other Ingredients: In the smaller bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, blended cottage cheese, vanilla extract, cornstarch, salt, and honey until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fold Mixtures Gently: Using a spatula, gently fold the yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites. Be careful not to overmix, as maintaining the airiness is key to the bread’s fluffy texture.
- Shape Bread Clouds: Scoop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping them into small mounds or ‘clouds’. Evenly distribute fresh blueberries on top of each mound for bursts of flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cloud breads turn golden and set firm to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the bread cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm, optionally with butter spread on top for added richness.
Notes
- Light and fluffy with a subtle tang from blueberries, making it a perfect gluten-free and low-carb option.
- Best enjoyed fresh and warm for optimal texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Can be reheated briefly in a toaster or oven before serving.
- Ensure not to overfold the batter to maintain its airy structure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cloud bread (2 oz)
- Calories: 57 kcal
- Sugar: 2.1 g
- Sodium: 222 mg
- Fat: 2.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.6 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg