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Cottage Cheese Cupcakes

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Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup (150ml) graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) + 1/3 cup (75 ml) sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup (375 ml) cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) flour
  • 1/2 tsp (2ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) vanilla Greek-style yogurt

Instructions
 

Preparation & cooking:

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C) Line regular size muffin pan with paper baking cups.
  • In a bowl, mix graham cracker, butter and 1 tbsp sugar. Press into bottom of each baking cup. Bake in oven for 5 minutes.
  • Using a food processor or blender, puree Cottage Cheese with egg, 1/3 cup sugar, flour, vanilla, lemon juice. Pour into baking cups and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Let cool, remove cupcakes from pan and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with yogurt.

Cheese alternatives:

  • Ricotta, Cream Cheese, Mascarpone
  • TIP: The cottage Cheese mixture can be made ahead and reserved in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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