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This Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Toast is a mix between breakfast and dessert. It combines creamy cottage cheese, fresh lemon zest, ripe strawberry slices, and sweet honey that tastes amazing together. Air frying sourdough bread with cottage cheese and then adding these toppings creates a combination that’s so satisfying, you’ll want to make this recipe on repeat.
With only 5 ingredients and less than 15 minutes from start to finish, this strawberry cheesecake cottage cheese toast is perfect for busy mornings or a quick and easy snack, just like this blueberry cottage cheese toast.
The flavor combination of creamy cottage cheese, fresh strawberries, a zest of lemon, and sweet honey makes it feel like you’re eating at a gourmet breakfast spot.
Once you’ve made it, you’ll see why cottage cheese toast has become such a huge breakfast trend. Not only is it easy, but it’s healthy and delicious. Pair it with some candied bacon or avocado eggs for a complete meal.
Quick Look At This Recipe
✨ Flavor: Sweet and creamy
⏱️ Prep time: 5 minutes
🔥 Cook time: 8 minutes
⏲️ Total time: 13 minutes
👥 Servings: 1
🥄 Tools: Air Fryer
❄️ Freezer friendly: No
👩🏻🍳 Tip: Use thick-cut sourdough bread that’s sturdy enough to support the toppings and for the best texture. I did this with my hot honey cottage cheese toast, too.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s made with only 5 ingredients and comes together in less than 15 minutes from start to finish.
- It’s high in protein, thanks to the cottage cheese, just like these chicken and cheese roll ups.
- It’s perfect for breakfast or a simple snack, and you can customize it with so many different options.
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Recipe Ingredients
- Sourdough bread: I like to use a thick, sturdy, sourdough bread that’s suitable to hold a lot of toppings.
- Cottage cheese: Adds protein, creaminess, and a mild flavor profile that’s versatile for sweet or savory toppings.
- Lemon zest: Adds a bright, citrusy pop that balances the sweetness and makes the strawberries taste even more vibrant.
- Honey: For that natural sweetness that ties everything together.
- Strawberries: Fresh and juicy, they add natural sweetness and a pop of color that makes this toast feel like a treat.
Variations
- Skip the honey and sprinkle with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a lighter, less sticky finish.
- Swap the strawberries for blueberries, raspberries, or a mix of berries for a different fruity spin.
- Add a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs on top for a true cheesecake feel.
- Drizzle with a light balsamic glaze instead of honey for a more grown-up, savory-sweet version.
How to Make Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Toast
1. Spread cottage cheese over the slice of sourdough bread.
2. Add lemon zest to the top of the cottage cheese toast.
3. Add to the air fryer basket and air fry at 400 F for 8 minutes.
4. Remove from the air fryer and top with strawberries and honey before serving.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
This Strawberry Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Toast is delicious and simple. Enjoy this as a quick bite, or make it a full breakfast with a side of bacon, fried eggs, and a cup of coffee.
This also works well for a quick afternoon snack when you’re looking for something sweet with a pop of protein.
Recipe Tips
- It’s best to use thick-cut bread with this recipe as the toppings are heavy, and you will want a sturdy piece of bread to withstand the weight.
- You can blend the cottage cheese for a smooth texture.
- All air fryers cook a little differently. Start checking on your cottage cheese toast around 6 minutes.
- Swap the honey for a dash of powdered sugar, and sprinkle the top with a few crushed graham cracker bits to give it that true cheesecake feel.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Any thick, sturdy bread works well. Try whole wheat, multigrain, or even gluten-free sourdough if needed. Just avoid anything too thin.
The air fryer gives the bread the perfect crispy edge while warming the toppings, but you can absolutely toast the bread in the oven if you don’t have an air fryer.
This recipe is one of those recipes that is best enjoyed fresh. Saving leftovers is not recommended. The bread will become soggy and flimsy from the toppings.
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Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Toast
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Cottage Cheese, 4%
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 slice Sourdough bread, thich-cut
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 Strawberries, sliced thin
Instructions
- Spread cottage cheese over the slice of sourdough bread.
- Add lemon zest to the top of the cottage cheese toast.
- Add to the air fryer basket and air fry at 400 F for 8 minutes.
- Remove from the air fryer and top with strawberries and honey before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
