Description
Delightful creamy whipped cheese dessert cups showcase Mediterranean flavors with silky smooth textures. Crisp phyllo shells and tangy cream cheese create an elegant finale for dinner parties or special celebrations you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) cottage cheese, drained
- 2 tsp (10 ml) sugar
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pulse and Blend: Utilize a compact food processor to thoroughly combine all ingredients, processing for 60-90 seconds until achieving a silky, homogeneous mixture without any visible lumps.
- Chill and Set: Carefully distribute the creamy concoction into individual serving vessels or a singular large container, then refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to harmonize and texture to stabilize.
- Texture Refinement: For those desiring a firmer, gelato-inspired consistency, transfer the dessert to the freezer for 1-2 hours, periodically stirring to prevent unwanted ice crystal development.
- Serving Preparation: Extract the dessert from cold storage, permitting it to rest at ambient temperature for 5 minutes to achieve a slightly softened state.
- Artistic Presentation: Elevate the dessert’s visual and gustatory appeal by adorning with an elegant selection of accompaniments such as vibrant fresh berries, delicate chocolate shavings, crunchy crushed nuts, or a graceful honey drizzle.
- Final Indulgence: Relish the whipped cheese creation chilled, savoring its luxurious, velvety texture and rich, complex flavor profile.
Notes
- Blending Technique: Pulse ingredients precisely for 60-90 seconds to achieve a smooth, lump-free texture without over-processing.
- Temperature Management: Allow dessert to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving to optimize creamy consistency and enhance flavor release.
- Topping Creativity: Experiment with diverse garnishes like fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or honey to elevate visual appeal and taste complexity.
- Freezing Option: For a gelato-like texture, freeze for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent unwanted ice crystals and maintain silky smoothness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg