Honey-Lemon Cottage Cheese Dessert Bowl

Name: Honey-Lemon Cottage Cheese Dessert Bowl
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: ½ cup cottage cheese; 1 teaspoon honey; ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; ½ cup fresh berries; 1 tablespoon sliced almonds

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5 minTotal time

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224kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

½ cup cottage cheese
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
½ cup fresh berries
1 tablespoon sliced almonds

Ingredient substitutions

Honey Maple syrup in the same amount
Fresh berries Chopped fresh peach or pear in the same amount
Sliced almonds Chopped walnuts in the same amount

Nutrition per serving

Estimated values for 1 serving, 224 kcal

Protein16 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Fat9 g

Fiber 4 g · Sugar 17 g · Sodium 370 mg

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A quick, creamy dessert with lightly sweetened cottage cheese, bright lemon, and juicy berries. Toasted almonds add a crisp finish to the cool, spoonable bowl.

Dessert International Vegetarian

Steps

Spoon the cottage cheese into a small serving bowl and stir in the honey and lemon zest.
Scatter the berries over the top.
Finish with the sliced almonds and serve chilled or right away.

Tips for Honey-Lemon Cottage Cheese Dessert Bowl

Choose small-curd cottage cheese for a softer, more even texture.
Taste the cottage cheese before adding honey; some varieties are already quite mild or salty.
For the best crunch, add the almonds just before serving rather than during make-ahead preparation.

Drink pairing

A small cup of lightly brewed Earl Grey tea
Its gentle citrus and bergamot notes complement the lemon and berries without making the dessert feel heavier.

0% option: Chilled sparkling water with a strip of lemon peel