Pumpkin-cottage cheese soufflé
Description
If you follow a healthy diet, it doesn't mean you have to give up sweet desserts. As an option, try making pumpkin-cottage cheese soufflé. Everyone knows the benefits and advantages of cottage cheese, while pumpkin is a wonderful autumn vegetable rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. This soufflé is very simple to prepare and accessible to any home cook. It will be appreciated by moms who struggle to feed picky little ones. Pumpkin-cottage cheese soufflé is also perfect for adults, served with a cup of tea or coffee. It's delicious and nutritious. You can omit the sugar if your pumpkin is sweet enough.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making soufflé.
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Step 2
Wash the pumpkin, peel it, and cut into pieces. Transfer to a heatproof dish.
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Step 3
Bake the pumpkin until tender. Either in the microwave for 5-6 minutes, or in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
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Step 4
Beat the pumpkin with a blender until creamy, or rub through a sieve.
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Step 5
Place the cottage cheese in a separate bowl. Add egg yolks, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
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Step 6
Again, use a blender to beat the cottage cheese with the yolks and sugar.
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Step 7
Add semolina and blended pumpkin to the whipped cottage cheese mixture.
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Step 8
Blend the cottage cheese and pumpkin mixture once again with a blender or mix thoroughly.
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Step 9
Fill silicone molds with the prepared mixture.
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Step 10
Place in the oven and bake at 160-165 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
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Step 11
Let it cool slightly and remove the soufflé from the molds. Serve the pumpkin-cottage cheese soufflé as a dessert.