About this recipe

This viral baked cottage cheese custard is the creamy, protein-packed dessert taking over social media in 2024. Blended smooth and baked until just set with a golden top, it delivers a silky, pudding-like texture with a lightly sweet, vanilla-kissed flavor. Simple pantry ingredients, one blender, and about 40 minutes stand between you and a crowd-pleasing, high-protein treat.

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to ![325°F]. Lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish or four individual 6-oz ramekins with butter or cooking spray.

2. 2

   Add the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cornstarch, fine sea salt, cinnamon, and milk to a blender. Blend on high for 60–90 seconds until completely smooth and no curds remain. Scrape down the sides as needed.

3. 3

   Pour the blended custard mixture into the prepared baking dish or divide evenly among the ramekins. If desired, sprinkle sugar evenly over the top for a lightly caramelized crust.

4. 4

   Bake at ![325°F] for 35–40 minutes (25–30 minutes for individual ramekins), until the edges are set and the center has just a slight jiggle — it will firm up as it cools. Do not overbake or the texture will become rubbery.

5. 5

   Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. The custard will continue to set as it cools. Serve warm or refrigerate for 1–2 hours for a firmer, chilled pudding texture. Top with fresh blueberries and a drizzle of maple syrup before serving.