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Dry Cottage Cheese Vanilla Dessert

If you love simple homemade desserts, this Creamy Dry Cottage Cheese Vanilla Dessert is one to try. Made with traditional European farmer's cheese, silky vanilla custard, and fluffy whipped egg whites, it's light, creamy, and finished with a sprinkle of grated chocolate.
Adapted from a vintage Latvian cookbook, this nostalgic dessert has been enjoyed for generations and is perfect when you want something sweet without turning on the oven.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Calories: 319
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g dry cottage cheese
  • 500 ml whole milk
  • 1 packet vanilla pudding mix (or vanilla custard powder)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs separated
  • 50 g sugar (to taste)
  • 50 g dark chocolate

Method
 

  1. Prepare the vanilla pudding according to the package instructions using the milk and butter.
  2. Remove the pudding from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
  3. Stir in the egg yolks one at a time.
  4. Add the cottage cheese and sugar, mixing until smooth.
  5. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the cottage cheese mixture.
  7. Divide the dessert into serving glasses or bowls.
  8. Sprinkle generously with grated chocolate.
  9. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Traditional Latvian recipes use dry cottage cheese (farmer's cheese), which is firmer and less creamy than American-style cottage cheese.
  • If dry cottage cheese isn't available, ricotta or well-drained cottage cheese can be used instead.
  • For extra flavor, garnish with fresh berries or a few mint leaves.