Cottage cheese and pumpkin muffins

12 servings

60 minutes

Cottage cheese-pumpkin muffins are a delicate and aromatic treat where the creamy texture of cottage cheese meets the velvety pumpkin puree. This recipe is inspired by the autumn baking traditions of American cuisine, where pumpkin symbolizes warmth and coziness. Spices like nutmeg and cinnamon give the muffins a warming flavor, while semolina makes them airy. They are perfect for morning tea or a cozy evening. Due to their nutritional value and balance, these muffins can serve not only as dessert but also as a light snack. They can be decorated with powdered sugar and served with honey or berries to add new flavor nuances. The simple preparation process makes them accessible even for beginner cooks, while the combination of ingredients ensures harmony of taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 109.1
• Proteins: 8.2g
• Fats: 3.1g
• Carbohydrates: 12.9g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 400 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Pumpkin: 200 g
• Sugar: 50 g
• Salt: to taste
• Semolina: 100 g
• Ground nutmeg: 1 tsp
• Cinnamon: 1 tsp
• Powdered sugar: to taste

Cooking steps

1. In a pot, simmer the pumpkin until soft, then mash it into puree.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 200 g

2. Add ground nutmeg and cinnamon to the pumpkin. Leave the pumpkin puree to cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground nutmeg: 1 teaspoon
   • Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon

3. Mash the cottage cheese with a fork, add 2 eggs, sugar, and salt to taste. Mix the mixture well until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 400 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Sugar: 50 g
   • Salt:  to taste

4. Add pumpkin puree to the cottage cheese. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 200 g

5. Add semolina to the dough and mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Semolina: 100 g

6. Place the dough in the muffin pan.

7. Bake for 30 minutes at 180 degrees.