Description
A light and airy soufflé made with cottage cheese and fresh strawberries, layered into elegant towers atop a sweet strawberry sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup cottage cheese, drained
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
- 1/4 cup water for strawberry base
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and sugar four 6-ounce ramekins.
- For the strawberry base: In a small saucepan, combine half the diced strawberries, water, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes until syrupy, then blend until smooth. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and remaining granulated sugar until smooth. Fold in remaining diced strawberries.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and lemon juice until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold egg whites into cottage cheese mixture until just combined.
- Divide mixture among ramekins, filling to the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Serve immediately by running a knife around edges, inverting onto plates, drizzling with strawberry base, and dusting with powdered sugar. Garnish with mint.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.