Cottage Cheese Lava Cake
A whimsical dessert that combines the creamy goodness of cottage cheese with rich chocolate, creating a decadent yet healthy treat packed with protein.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup can be substituted based on preference
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- to taste Dark chocolate for melting (optional) adds a gooey surprise inside
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your ramekins with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until you form a smooth batter.
- Distribute the batter evenly into your prepared ramekins.
Baking
- Bake for about 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is slightly soft.
- If desired, halfway through baking, melt some dark chocolate and add it to the center of each cake.
Serving
- Once baked, let your cakes sit for about 5 minutes before gently inverting onto a plate.
- Dust with powdered sugar or serve with fresh berries.
Notes
Don’t overbake to maintain a gooey center. Consider adding espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor. Batter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for a day before baking.