No-Bake Orange Berry Cottage Cheese Cups
A refreshing and creamy dessert made with cottage cheese, fresh berries, and orange zest, perfect for warm days without turning on the oven.
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or low fat) Use small curd for smoother texture.
- 2 to 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 unit zest of 1 orange Essential for flavor.
- 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 and 1/2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.) Can use fresh or thawed frozen berries.
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers or granola For crusty crunch.
- 1 pinch salt Enhances flavors.
Instructions
Preparation
- Add cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla, orange zest, orange juice, and a pinch of salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Crush graham crackers in a bag with a rolling pin, or use granola. Chop chunky granola if necessary.
- In small jars or glasses, layer a spoonful of graham crumbs or granola, then add the orange cottage cheese mixture, followed by the mixed berries. Repeat as necessary.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance flavor.
- Before serving, add extra berries, a bit more orange zest, and a drizzle of honey on top if desired.
Notes
Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Best consumed within the first 48 hours for crispy texture. For meal prepping, keep crumbs separate until serving.