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Viral Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake

Viral pumpkin cottage cheese bake made with a smooth blended custard base and a golden, pumpkin-spice top. It bakes until the center is set, then finishes with maple syrup and pecans for a warm, spoonable texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cottage cheese
  • 2 cup cottage cheese Blend until completely smooth.
Pumpkin and seasonings
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 eggs
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup Plus more for topping.
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Oats and topping
  • 0.5 cup old-fashioned oats Stir in after whisking the custard.
  • 1 pecans For topping, if desired.
  • 1 maple syrup For topping, if desired.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and blend
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish.
  2. Blend the cottage cheese in a blender until completely smooth.
Mix the custard
  1. Whisk the blended cottage cheese with pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  2. Stir in the old-fashioned oats, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Bake and serve
  1. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden-brown.
  2. Serve warm with additional maple syrup and pecans.

Notes

For the silkiest texture, blend the cottage cheese until no curds remain before whisking. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat individual portions in the microwave until warm. Freezing is not recommended because the custard texture can change after thawing. For a higher-protein swap, use low-fat cottage cheese; the bake will still set with the same bake time.