Cottage Cheese Apple Cinnamon Bars

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix until well blended.
3. Fold the diced apples into the cottage cheese mixture.
4. Line the bottom of the baking dish with one sheet of puff pastry, ensuring it covers the entire bottom.
5. Spread the cottage cheese and apple mixture evenly over the pastry in the baking dish.
6. Place the second sheet of puff pastry over the top of the filling.
7. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture over the top of the pastry.
8. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cinnamon sugar topping.
9. Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
10. Allow to cool before cutting into bars and serving.

Chef’s Tips

• Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before using it for best results.
• You can substitute apples with pears for a different flavor twist.
• Add a handful of raisins or nuts to the filling for added texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

Approximate calories: 220, Protein: 7g, Carbs: 28g, Fat: 10g

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