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Lemon Cottage Cheese Bars with White Chocolate Recipe

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These Lemon Cottage Cheese Bars are a delightful, light, and creamy treat bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Made with wholesome ingredients including cottage cheese, almond or oat flour, and a hint of white chocolate, these bars are perfect for a refreshing dessert or a wholesome snack. The combination of tangy lemon juice and zest with the smooth texture of blended cottage cheese creates a moist, fudgy bar that’s easy to make and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese, 210g – drained for 10 minutes
  • 2 eggs or 3 egg whites
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract, 5g
  • Zest of 1 lemon (1 tbsp)
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 60g
  • ¼ cup white chocolate, 45g melted and cooled slightly (optional)

Dry Ingredients

  • ½ cup raw cane sugar, 100g (or any sweetener you like)
  • 1 cup almond flour or oat flour, 100g
  • 1 tsp baking powder, 4g
  • ½ tsp salt, 3g

Toppings

  • 2 tbsp white chocolate chips, 28g to sprinkle on top (optional)
  • OR ½ cup berries as an alternative topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bars.
  2. Melt the white chocolate (optional): Melt ¼ cup of white chocolate using a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth. Set it aside to cool slightly so it does not scramble the eggs when mixed.
  3. Blend wet ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the drained cottage cheese, eggs (or egg whites), vanilla extract, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and sugar or sweetener. Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps of cottage cheese remain.
  4. Add baking powder, salt, and melted chocolate: Add the baking powder, salt, and melted white chocolate (if using) to the blender. Pulse or blend again until everything is fully incorporated into a uniform batter.
  5. Combine with dry ingredients: Transfer the flour of your choice (almond or oat flour) to a medium-sized bowl. Pour the lemon cottage cheese batter into the flour and gently fold or mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
  6. Assemble the batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the top with white chocolate chips, or alternatively, add fresh berries before baking if you choose to skip the chocolate.
  7. Bake the bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes. The bars are done when the center is just set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs, ensuring a moist and fudgy texture.
  8. Cool and chill: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing to maintain their shape. For a denser, fudgier consistency, chill the bars in the refrigerator before serving.

Notes

  • Draining the cottage cheese for 10 minutes helps remove excess moisture, preventing soggy bars.
  • You can substitute raw cane sugar with your preferred sweetener, such as coconut sugar or honey, but adjust quantity as needed for sweetness.
  • Using almond flour results in a richer, nuttier flavor, while oat flour provides a slightly lighter and more neutral taste.
  • White chocolate is optional; if you omit it, adding berries on top before baking adds a fresh fruity contrast.
  • Ensure the white chocolate is slightly cooled before blending to avoid curdling the eggs.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Keywords: lemon bars, cottage cheese dessert, gluten free lemon bars, white chocolate lemon bars, healthy lemon bars, lemon cottage cheese bars

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