Sweet cottage cheese toast with grapes Recipe
A delightful and refreshing sweet toast featuring creamy cottage cheese, juicy grapes, and a hint of citrus, perfect for a quick breakfast or a light snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Toasting, Mixing
- Cuisine: European, Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread and Cheese
- 4 slices crusty rustic bread
- 9 oz European quark cheese (or cottage cheese or ricotta)
Fruit and Toppings
- 7 oz red seedless grapes, halved
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (plus more to taste)
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1/4 cup almonds, roughly chopped
Sweeteners
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Toast the slices of rustic bread until they turn a golden brown and develop a crisp texture, setting a solid foundation for the toppings.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the European quark cheese and honey. Stir them together thoroughly, taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if you prefer a sweeter spread.
- Coat the Grapes: In a separate bowl, gently toss the halved red seedless grapes with orange juice until they are evenly coated, enhancing their flavor with a citrusy brightness.
- Assemble the Toasts: Spread a generous layer of the honey-sweetened quark cheese over each toasted bread slice. Layer as many grapes as possible on top, including some of the orange juice to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Add Final Touches: Sprinkle the orange zest and roughly chopped almonds over the grape-topped toasts. Drizzle extra honey if desired for added sweetness, then serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and contrasting textures.
Notes
- You can substitute quark with cottage cheese or ricotta if preferred, though texture may vary slightly.
- For a nut-free version, omit almonds or substitute with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Adjust honey quantities according to the sweetness of your grapes and personal taste preference.
- Serve immediately after assembly to avoid soggy bread.
- This recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but leftover components can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: sweet toast, cottage cheese toast, grape toast, quark cheese, rustic bread, breakfast recipe, light snack
