Cottage cheese isn't just delicious, it's also healthy. It can be used to create a variety of delicious and original dishes to delight family and friends. Cottage cheese gingerbread is one such dish.

Cottage cheese gingerbread cookies look like regular ones, making them a safe treat for many housewives, even for toddlers who are often wary of fermented milk products. The dessert's taste is so original and impressive that it will leave no one indifferent.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Classic recipe for cottage cheese gingerbread

Cottage cheese gingerbread cookies made according to the classic recipe are very soft and airy, with a porous interior. They're a worthy alternative to store-bought cookies. They're quick and easy to make, and the ingredients list is exceptionally simple.
Nutritional value per serving
266.5 kcal
  • Proteins: 10.6 g
  • Fats: 7.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38.9 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
  • Number of servings: 15

Ingredients

Servings
For the test:
  • Flour
    300 G
  • Cottage cheese
    250 G
  • Granulated sugar
    80 G
  • Egg C1
    1 pcs
  • Sunflower oil
    50 ml
  • Vanilla sugar
    1 tsp
  • Soda
    1 tsp
  • Vinegar 9%
    1 tsp
For the glaze:
  • Egg C1
    1 pcs
  • Powdered sugar
    120 G

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients. It's best to strain the cottage cheese through a sieve to create a soft, smooth mass. Sift the flour. Remove the egg from the refrigerator ahead of time so it reaches room temperature.
Add the egg, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar (you can use just a spoonful of vanilla extract). Mix until you get a lump-free, sticky mixture.

Step 2

Pour in vegetable oil.

Step 3

Dissolve the baking soda in vinegar. Add it to the curd mixture and mix thoroughly. Gradually, in several additions, add the flour and knead the dough. The consistency should be thick enough not to stick to your hands, but soft.

Step 4

Sprinkle the table with flour, lay out the dough and roll out the cake to a thickness of 1-1.5 cm.

Step 5

Cut out the gingerbread cookies from the cake base. They can be round (use a glass for a more aesthetically pleasing look), square, or even triangular. Use your own taste and imagination. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, place the gingerbread cookies on it, and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180°C.

Step 6

Prepare the glaze. Take the egg white (separate it from the yolk first) and beat it with a mixer, gradually adding the powdered sugar. It will take 8-10 minutes for the mixture to become fluid and smooth.

Step 7

When the gingerbread is baked, let it cool a little.

Step 8
Cottage cheese gingerbread - photo

Transfer the resulting treats to a plastic bowl and pour the glaze over them. To ensure the sweet mixture coats the gingerbread evenly, cover the bowl with a lid and shake gently.

This treat will delight you not only with its excellent taste but also with its aesthetic appeal. Place the gingerbread cookies on a plate and invite your family and guests for tea!

Honey-curd gingerbreads

This is a recipe for the most delicate honey-curd gingerbread cookies. They have a porous texture, an unrivaled flavor, and a magical aroma. If desired, you can add your favorite spices (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, nutmeg), as well as orange or lemon zest, to the dough. The spices will add a touch of sophistication to the baked goods.

Ingredients

For the test

  • Cottage cheese - 250 g
  • Butter (or margarine) - 125 g
  • Egg C1 - 1 pc.
  • Sugar - 125 g
  • Honey - 5 tbsp.
  • Starch - 30 g
  • Flour - 450-500 g
  • Soda - ½ tsp.
  • Baking powder - 10 g

For the glaze

  • Powdered sugar - 100 g
  • Milk - 2 tbsp.

Cooking time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: 1 (approximately 1.5-1.6 kg of gingerbread)

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

We prepare the necessary ingredients.

Recipe - Honey-curd gingerbread - Step 1

Step 2

Place the honey in a saucepan, add the baking soda, and place over low heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth.

Recipe - Honey-curd gingerbread - Step 2

Step 3

Blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy. If you don't have a blender, you can strain the cottage cheese through a sieve.

Step 4

Add sugar and egg to the cottage cheese and mix the ingredients until smooth.

Step 5

Add soft butter or margarine and mix the mixture.

Recipe - Honey-curd gingerbread - Step 5

Step 6

Add the honey mixture in small portions, stirring each time until smooth.

Recipe - Honey-curd gingerbread - Step 6

Step 7

Add vanilla sugar and mix everything well again.

Recipe - Honey-curd gingerbread cookies - Step 7

Step 8

Mix flour with baking powder and starch. Add the resulting mixture to the honey mixture in several stages and knead into an elastic dough.

Step 9

Roll out the dough to a thickness of 5-6 mm and cut out the desired figures from it.

Recipe - Honey-curd gingerbread - Step 9

Step 10

Bake the gingerbread for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees.

Step 11

Prepare the glaze. Gradually add milk to the powdered sugar and stir until smooth.

Step 12

Once the gingerbread cookies have cooled completely, glaze them. Let them sit until the glaze dries completely, then serve.

Recipe - Honey-curd gingerbread - Step 12

Video: An Easy Recipe for Oven-Baked Cottage Cheese Gingerbread

Looking for an easy way to make delicious cottage cheese gingerbread? Then you definitely need to watch this video. It shows an easy recipe for tender, airy, and spongy cottage cheese gingerbread. These treats have a simply amazing vanilla aroma that evokes pleasant emotions and improves your mood.

The video's creator demonstrates every step of the dessert preparation process and also shares a very simple recipe for a protein-sugar glaze to cover the finished product. After watching this video, you'll be able to easily bake perfect cottage cheese gingerbread cookies for your loved ones at home.