Cottage Cheese and Honeycomb Cups
Delight in Cottage Cheese and Honeycomb Cups, a simple yet luxurious dessert with creamy cottage cheese layered with crunchy honeycomb pieces and drizzled with honey. This high-protein, low-sugar treat offers sweet crunch in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Cottage Cheese and Honeycomb Cups are an elegant, healthy dessert that transforms plain cottage cheese into something truly special with the irresistible crunch and caramel-like sweetness of honeycomb. Packed with protein to satisfy cravings without the guilt, naturally low in added sugar, and ready in minutes with no baking required, they’re perfect for quick treats, post-workout snacks, or impressive yet effortless entertaining. The contrast of creamy, tangy cottage cheese with crunchy, golden honeycomb is addictive—simple ingredients create a sophisticated flavor experience that feels indulgent but keeps you on track.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Use Full-Fat Cottage Cheese → For richest, creamiest texture.
- Break Honeycomb Gently → Creates varied crunchy pieces.
- Layer Cold → Chilled cottage cheese enhances refreshing contrast.
- Drizzle Honey Sparingly → Honeycomb is already sweet.
- Clear Glasses → Shows off beautiful layers.
- Chill Before Serving → Allows flavors to meld perfectly.
Cottage Cheese and Honeycomb Cups
Creamy cottage cheese layered with crunchy honeycomb—healthy, luxurious no-bake dessert.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey (for drizzling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g pure honeycomb, broken into pieces
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: toasted nuts
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cottage Cheese → Stir vanilla extract into cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add Zest → Mix in lemon zest for bright flavor if desired.
- Break Honeycomb → Gently break honeycomb into bite-sized chunks.
- Start Layering → Spoon ¼ cup cottage cheese into each glass.
- Honeycomb Layer → Add generous pieces of honeycomb.
- Drizzle Honey → Light drizzle of honey over honeycomb.
- Repeat Layers → Alternate cottage cheese and honeycomb twice.
- Final Touch → Top with extra honeycomb pieces.
- Chill Cups → Refrigerate 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve Chilled → Garnish with mint and serve these elegant cups!
Notes
- Full-fat cottage cheese gives richest texture.
- Honeycomb softens over time—add just before serving for max crunch.
- Use clear glasses for beautiful presentation.
- Perfect balance of protein and natural sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 273Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 21mgSodium 602mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 1gSugar 24gProtein 16g
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Ingredients Notes
- Cottage Cheese → Full-fat for creaminess; small-curd blends better visually.
- Honeycomb → Pure honeycomb (with honey); found in specialty stores or online.
- Honey → Raw or regular; for drizzling and extra sweetness.
- Vanilla Extract → Pure for subtle warmth.
- Optional Crunch → Toasted nuts or crushed graham crackers.
- Lemon Zest → Brightens the richness.
- Mint Leaves → Fresh garnish for elegance.
Variations and Substitutions
- Low-Fat → Use low-fat cottage cheese for lighter calories.
- Protein Boost → Add vanilla protein powder to cottage cheese.
- Nutty → Toasted almonds, pistachios, or walnuts.
- Fruit → Fresh berries or sliced peaches between layers.
- Chocolate → Drizzle with dark chocolate or add cacao nibs.
- Vegan → Dairy-free cottage cheese alternative + maple syrup.
Storage Options
- Refrigerator → Airtight container up to 3 days (honeycomb softens).
- Add Honeycomb → Just before serving to maintain crunch.
- Layers → Assemble without honeycomb up to 1 day ahead.
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