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A simple cottage cheese breakfast bowl with fresh berries.

Creamy Lemon & Blueberry Swirl

Enjoy a delightful and healthy dessert or snack with this creamy cottage cheese dish, brightened by lemon and fresh blueberries, and finished with a satisfying crunch of nuts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • spoon

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 to 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat recommended for creaminess
  • 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon curd
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest from about 1/4 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped almonds or walnuts
  • honey or maple syrup Optional: drizzle of honey or maple syrup

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Scoop the cottage cheese into a bowl.
  • Gently swirl in the lemon curd, leaving some distinct white and yellow sections for visual appeal.
  • Scatter the fresh blueberries over the top of the cottage cheese mixture.
  • Sprinkle with fresh lemon zest.
  • Finish with chopped almonds or walnuts for a delightful crunch.
  • Optionally, add a light drizzle of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.

Notes

For varying textures, you can lightly mash some of the blueberries before adding them. Adjust the amount of lemon curd and zest to your personal preference for tartness. This recipe is highly customizable with other fruits or nuts.