Description
Bright citrus flavor, tart cranberries, and creamy cottage cheese come together in this soft and moist Cottage Cheese Cranberry Orange Breakfast Bake. Perfect for a quick breakfast, easy brunch, healthy snack, or cozy holiday treat, this easy recipe delivers bakery-style flavor with simple everyday ingredients. The fresh orange zest adds a refreshing aroma while the cranberries create juicy bursts of flavor in every bite. Whether you need breakfast ideas for busy mornings or comforting food ideas for weekend brunch, this breakfast bake is a delicious option that can be made ahead and enjoyed warm or chilled.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2 tablespoons coarse sugar
1 tablespoon powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch baking dish or cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir gently until no dry streaks remain.
5. Fold the cranberries into the batter carefully to avoid crushing them.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Sprinkle coarse sugar evenly over the top.
8. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
9. Allow the breakfast bake to cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
10. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for the softest and richest texture.
Do not thaw frozen cranberries before adding them to the batter.
Allow the bake to cool slightly before slicing so it holds its shape properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 58mg