Can you use blended cottage cheese instead of heavy cream?

Cottage cheese alone can be a good substitute for heavy cream to help add thickness to recipes like sauces . Simply remove the lumps by blending it with an immersion blender or food processor. You can also mix it with milk to help replicate the smooth, creamy texture of heavy cream for use in other recipes.

Can you whip cottage cheese in a blender?

directions. Place the cheese in a food processor or blender, I use a magic bullet blender for this . Blitz until all the curds are broken up and the mixture appears smooth. Place in a bowl and garnish with black pepper.

Is blended cottage cheese good?

The point is – it's delicious ! It's also super high in protein. Blended cottage cheese takes on a whole new life. It's thick, smooth, cheesy, and creamy.

What do most people eat with cottage cheese?

One of the most common ways to eat cottage cheese is by topping it with fresh fruit, like strawberries, blueberries, or kiwi . Topped with salt and pepper. If you're a cottage cheese purist, a bit of salt and pepper is all you need to add a savory touch. Mixed with honey.

What is good and bad about cottage cheese?

Cottage cheese is low in carbohydrates. In addition, the protein in cottage cheese slows digestion, which promotes satiety and can prevent blood sugar spikes. It can be a filling snack alongside fruit. Although it is good for you, cottage cheese is high in sodium .

How do you pimp up cottage cheese?

Savory Cottage Cheese Toppings Give cottage cheese a drizzle of your best olive oil, flaky sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Caprese: Dice fresh tomatoes and chop basil, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic reduction, and add a dash of salt and pepper to make a "caprese" cottage cheese salad.

How to thicken blended cottage cheese?

You can add a small amount of Greek yogurt or sour cream to the whipped cottage cheese and blend it together to thicken it up . Adding Greek yogurt can get the cottage cheese to be a lot smoother and even in consistency, making it perfect for dips and spreads.

What's better, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese?

So far, these two high-protein snacks are neck in neck when considering protein, calcium and calories. But one clear distinction steers the choice: Cottage cheese can be loaded with sodium . Just 1 cup of cottage cheese can deliver 8 to 9 times the sodium found in Greek yogurt.

How many times a week should you eat cottage cheese?

“I would consider limiting cottage cheese intake to 1 cup per day to allow for nutrient variety,” Voelkers advises. Before purchasing, she says to compare food labels as some cottage cheese can be higher in sodium than others, and the low-fat varieties may sneak in sugar.

Is ricotta just blended cottage cheese?

They may look alike but cottage cheese and ricotta have their differences. The biggest difference is that technically, ricotta isn't a cheese at all, even though we call it one . Stubborn Seed tells us that ricotta cheese is actually made from whey or the liquid and milk solids left over in the cheesemaking process.

Can I use blended cottage cheese instead of cream cheese?

Cottage cheese is lower in fat than cream cheese. However, it has a chunkier texture, so you may want to purée it before continuing with your recipe . If you are baking or cooking with cottage cheese, add some heavy cream or half-and-half to provide thickness.

How much cottage cheese should I eat a day?

The calcium in cottage cheese can help strengthen your bones Reading the label of a well known cottage cheese brand, a half-cup serving yields 10% of your calcium needs for the day . Double that to a full cup, and you're doing your bones some good.

Is honey and cottage cheese good?

This Whipped Honey Cottage Cheese Parfait is a delicious healthy dessert recipe . I love my sweets but I like to pack them with nutrients when I can. This parfait is high in protein, probiotics and vitamins.

5 Minute Blended Cottage Cheese (+10 Easy Recipes) (2024)

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Blended cottage cheese is smooth, creamy and versatile. I'm sharing my favorite recipes, tricks and health benefits of cottage cheese!

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Cottage cheese has had its moment this year. I need someone from the cottage cheese PR team to tell me their secrets.

In all seriousness, blending cottage cheese is a food trend that I can stand behind as a recipe developer and dietitian. I've had so much fun experimenting with cottage cheese recipes that I wanted to bring you a full breakdown of recipes, along with some top tips and nutrition facts about cottage cheese.

So what even is cottage cheese? It's considered a soft fresh cheese because it isn't aged. To put it simply, cottage cheese is the curds from milk, with some of the whey liquid retained. It's white, soft and clumpy, which is a texture that turns many people off. Luckily, blended cottage cheese has made this food so much more enjoyable for me and many others.

Blending cottage cheese completely transforms the original, curd-based product into a creamy, smooth texture that can be used so many different ways. If you're just dipping your toes into the world of cottage cheese, consider this a beginner's guide!

Benefits of Cottage Cheese

Let me summarize why you need to try blended cottage cheese.

High in protein. Cottage cheese is an amazing source of protein with 25g in one cup. It's particularly high in casein protein, which is a slow-digesting protein that promotes muscle growth. If you're vegetarian or don't eat meat, consider including cottage cheese as a high quality protein source.
Alternative to sour cream or cream cheese. Cottage cheese has a very similar flavour to sour cream and cream cheese. It's also higher in protein and lower in fat, so I love using it as a nutritious swap in recipes.
Sweet or savoury. Cottage cheese has a fairly neutral flavour, so it's versatile in so many meals or snacks. It's delicious as a savoury dip, or even with a little honey to sweeten it.

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Why Blend Cottage Cheese?

The texture issues are REAL and I totally get it. The curds in cottage cheese can be a real barrier to enjoying it, and blending is the perfect solution. In addition, blended cottage cheese allows us to use it like sour cream, cream cheese or even mayonnaise in recipes. I personally think the smooth version is so much more versatile.

How To Make Blended Cottage Cheese

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Place all of the cottage cheese into the blender or food processor and begin by mixing at a low speed for about 30 seconds.

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Gradually increase the speed to high and blend for another 30 seconds, until creamy and smooth.

Add mix-ins of choice such as honey, spices, fruit etc.

Flavour Variations

Plain cottage cheese is a blank canvas for any add-ins. Try out some of my favouite flavour variations!

Peanut butter: mix in 2 tablespoon of peanut butter and 1 teaspoon of honey while blending
Chocolate: mix in 2 tablespoon of cocoa powder (or chocolate protein powder) and 2 teaspoon of maple syrup or honey
Fruity: add ½ cup of your favourite fruit into the blender
Vanilla cream: add 2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 teaspoon of honey

How To Use Blended Cottage Cheese

You can turn smooth cottage cheese into basically anything you want- sweet or savoury! I've listed a few options below.

Dips

One of my go-to ways to use cottage cheese is in a dip. Perfect for dunking veggies, crackers or chips! Think of it like any sour cream based dip.

Garlic Herb Cottage Cheese Dip

Packed with fresh garlic and herbs, this easy cottage cheese dip is the perfect appetizer for occasion. Serve this creamy high protein dip with veggies and crackers for a healthy summer snack!

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Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip

Dessert

When I say cottage cheese does it all, I mean dessert too. Sweet cottage cheese is a must try, especially if you love cheesecake!

Easy Protein Fruit Cheesecake Dip

This easy fruit cheesecake dip is light, creamy and perfect for summer! Pair it with fruit, cookies or serve on a snack board for the ultimate healthy sweet treat.

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Mini High Protein Cheesecakes

Bring these mini high protein cheesecakes to your next summer gathering. They're creamy, lightly sweet and have 6g of protein!

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High Protein Ice Cream (Cottage Cheese Ice Cream)

This protein ice cream made with cottage cheese is the creamiest, dreamiest dessert for the summer. With only 3 ingredients, it's healthy, balanced and simple!

Check out this recipe

Spreads and Toasts

Sick of avocado toast? Try cottage cheese toast and it'll be your new toast hyperfixation.

Savoury Pizza Toast

This cottage cheese toast is high protein, has hidden veggies, and can be made in 10 minutes. Best part? It tastes like pizza!

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Bowls and Meals

With a few toppings and extra ingredients, cottage cheese can easily become a full meal.

Healthy Green Pasta Sauce

My creamy green pasta sauce is an easy way to add a serving of hidden veggies to any pasta dish. Super healthy, delicious, & family friendly!

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Blended Cottage Cheese Bowls (2 Ways)

Theseblended cottage cheese bowlsare creamy, high protein and perfect sweet or savory! They are sure to convert any cottage cheese hater.

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Storage

Once blended, the cottage cheese can be added to an airtight container (or returned to the original container) and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Top Tip

Use an immersion blender to make the clean up easier! Just add the tip of the blender right into the cottage cheese tub and blend until smooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you buy smooth cottage cheese?

I have started to see smooth cottage cheese in stores, but it's a bit more expensive. Blending cottage cheese at home is so easy that it's my perferred cost-effective option.

Is cottage cheese healthier than cream cheese?

When comparing two foods we always want to look at their nutrient profiles, aka what they can offer us in terms of nutritional benefits. Cottage cheese is richer in protein, vitamin B12 and typically has a lower fat content than cream cheese which is why I use it in many of my recipes for a high protein, lower fat option. On the other hand, cream cheese does have lower sodium and more calcium!

Does blending cottage cheese change the taste?

Nope, it will still taste like cottage cheese meaning it will have a mild flavour that is slightly less bitter than yogurt.

What fat percentage of cottage cheese is best?

It's totally up to you. Higher fat percentages (around 4%) will be richer and creamier, while fat free (0%) will have slightly less body. As a dietitian I prefer including some fat for satisfaction and typically go for a 2% cottage cheese.

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Blended cottage cheese is smooth, creamy and versatile. I'm sharing my favorite recipes, tricks and health benefits of cottage cheese!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Total Time5 minutes mins

Course: Staple Ingredient

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dips

Servings: 4

Ingredients

▢ 500 g container cottage cheese

Instructions

Place all of the cottage cheese into the blender or food processor and begin by mixing at a low speed for about 30 seconds. Gradually increase the speed to high and blend for another 30 seconds, until creamy and smooth.
Add mix-ins of choice such as honey, spices, fruit etc.

Notes

*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.

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5 Minute Blended Cottage Cheese (+10 Easy Recipes) (2024)

Benefits of Cottage Cheese

Why Blend Cottage Cheese?

How To Make Blended Cottage Cheese

Flavour Variations

How To Use Blended Cottage Cheese

Dips

Dessert

Spreads and Toasts

Bowls and Meals

Storage

Top Tip

Frequently Asked Questions

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