French Cuisine
Citrus Fromage Blanc Cream with Baked Apple
This light and refreshing dessert breakfast is inspired by the French tradition of enjoying fresh dairy products like fromage blanc. A velvety cottage cheese or curd base is whipped with fresh cream and aromatic orange zest, resulting in a silky texture and a subtle citrus lift. Sweet, baked apples add a wonderful textural contrast and a natural caramelly sweetness. It is a perfect example of how simple rustic ingredients, when thoughtfully combined, elevate your morning into a relaxed Parisian ritual.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 35 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cooking
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- French Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 210 kcal
- Protein
- 11 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 24 g
- Fiber
- 2.5 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F)
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Wash, core, and quarter the apples, place them in a baking dish, and dust with cinnamon. Bake for 20–25 minutes until completely tender and lightly caramelized.
- 02
Wash the orange and grate its zest using a fine microplane, a…
Wash the orange and grate its zest using a fine microplane, avoiding the bitter white pith. Let the baked apples cool to room temperature.
- 03
In a deep bowl, combine the smooth cottage cheese, cream, pow…
In a deep bowl, combine the smooth cottage cheese, cream, powdered sugar, and orange zest. Blend thoroughly with a hand blender until a fluffy, uniform cream forms.
- 04
Divide the soft baked apple pieces among serving dishes
Divide the soft baked apple pieces among serving dishes. Top with the fragrant citrus cream and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes before serving.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
For an absolutely smooth cream without any graininess, use pasty, smooth curd or press regular cottage cheese through a fine-mesh sieve before blending.
How to serve
Layer the dessert in clear glasses or bowls: place the warm baked apple at the bottom, top with the citrus cream, and garnish with an extra pinch of orange zest.
How to store
Baked apples can be stored separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. The assembled cream is best enjoyed within 24 hours kept in an airtight container.
Note
For an authentic French taste, substitute the curd with authentic Fromage Blanc or dense Ricotta. Maple syrup can easily replace the powdered sugar.
