Apple & Cottage Cheese Cake with Almond & Coconut Flour Crust
Ingredients:
Crust:
- Almond flour: 100g (1 cup)
- Coconut flour: 80g (2/3 cup)
- Butter: 100g (7 tablespoons)
- Stevia: 1 teaspoon (or your preferred sweetener)
- Eggs: 1 large or 2 small
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla: 1/2 teaspoon
Filling:
- Apples: 250g (2 medium, thinly sliced)
- Cottage cheese: 200g (about 3/4 cup)
- Yogurt: 150g (1/2 cup, plain unsweetened)
- Eggs: 1-2 (depending on size)
- Stevia: 1 teaspoon (or your preferred sweetener)
- Vanilla: 1/2 teaspoon
- Walnuts: 30g (about 1/4 cup, chopped)
Instructions:
Prepare the Crust:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Mix dry ingredients: Combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and Stevia in a bowl.
3. Add wet ingredients: Mix in softened butter, vanilla, and egg(s) until you form a smooth dough.
4. Press into pan: Spread the dough evenly into a greased or parchment-lined baking pan. Prick it with a fork to prevent bubbles.
5. Pre-bake: Bake the crust for 10 minutes, or until it’s lightly golden.
Prepare the Filling:
1. Combine ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, yogurt, eggs, Stevia, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Prepare apples: Thinly slice the apples and set them aside.
Assemble:
1. Layer it up: Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the pre-baked crust.
2. Add toppings: Arrange apple slices on top and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
Bake & Serve:
1. Bake: Pop the assembled cake into the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and apples are tender.
2. ❄️ Cool: Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Enjoy this healthy and delicious treat! ✨