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Cottage Cheese Cream & Pear Compote

Name: Cottage Cheese Cream & Pear Compote
Prep time: 15

(4 votes, average: 4.30 out of 5)

15 min prep

4 servings

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9 ingredients

This Cottage Cheese Cream & Pear Compote is a low in fat and high in protein snack. It makes a light and delicious alternative to whipped cream. It is particularly good with fruit compote... as suggested here. Give it a try.

¾-pounds medium ripe pears, peeled, cored and cut into ¾-inch dice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
3 prunes, quartered, pits removed
2 tablespoons water
1 whole clove
2 cups cottage cheese
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup almonds, toasted sliced

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

248 cals

Fat

11 g

Saturated Fat

3 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1 g

Monounsaturated Fat

4 g

Carbohydrates

25 g

Sugar

16 g

Fiber

4 g

Protein

16 g

Sodium

420 mg

Directions

Prepare the pear compote as explained here.
Blend the cottage cheese and yogurt together until smooth.
Divide the cottage cheese mixture evenly and top with the pear compote and toasted almonds. Serve.

Chef Tips

If you are using this cream as a topping, try adding a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup as you blend to make this even more kid friendly.

Registered Dietitian Approved

All our recipes are created by chefs and reviewed by our oncology-trained staff Registered Dietitian, Kate Ueland, MS, RD, to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and meets the standards set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.