Magical Cottage Cheese Blueberry Cloud Bread Recipe
Magical Cottage Cheese Blueberry Cloud Bread is a light, airy, and protein-packed bread alternative that combines the fluffy texture of whipped egg whites with creamy cottage cheese and bursts of fresh blueberries. Perfect for a low-carb, gluten-free snack or breakfast treat, this cloud bread offers a mild sweetness and a delicate lemony vanilla flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 small cloud bread pieces 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Dairy
- 3 large eggs, separated
- ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese, drained well and blended until smooth
Baking and Flavoring
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Fruit
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Separate Eggs: Carefully separate the egg yolks from the whites into two clean bowls, ensuring no yolk contaminates the whites for optimal whipping.
- Prepare Cottage Cheese Mixture: Blend the well-drained cottage cheese until smooth. Combine it with the egg yolks, cornstarch, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and powdered sweetener (if using), mixing thoroughly to create a smooth batter base.
- Whip Egg Whites: In the other bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form, which adds volume and structure to the bread.
- Fold Egg Whites into Batter: Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the cottage cheese mixture, taking care to maintain airiness and avoid deflating the batter.
- Add Blueberries: Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries to evenly distribute them without breaking them apart.
- Form Mounds on Baking Sheet: Spoon the batter onto the prepared baking sheet in small mounds, spacing them apart to allow for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cloud bread is golden on top and feels firm to the touch.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove from oven and let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before serving to allow the texture to set fully.
Notes
- Ensure cottage cheese is well-drained to prevent excess moisture which can affect texture.
- Use fresh blueberries for best flavor and texture; frozen can be used but may add moisture.
- Powdered sweetener, vanilla, and lemon zest are optional but enhance flavor subtly.
- Do not overmix the batter once egg whites are folded in to preserve fluffiness.
- Store leftover cloud bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: cloud bread, cottage cheese bread, blueberry cloud bread, low carb bread, gluten free bread, protein bread, healthy snack
