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Creamy Cottage Cheese Pecan Pie Grid

Cottage Cheese Pecan Pie Grid is a lighter twist on classic pecan pie, featuring a creamy custard-like base with maple sweetness and crunchy pecans baked into a sliceable grid.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • Pinch of cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Blend cottage cheese until smooth to remove curds and create a creamy texture.
  • Whisk blended cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon until silky and fully combined.
  • Fold in chopped pecans evenly for a balanced crunch.
  • Pour mixture into the dish and smooth the surface gently.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until center is set and edges lightly golden, adding a few minutes if still jiggly.
  • Let cool for at least 15 minutes, then slice into neat squares.