Creamy Whipped Cottage Cheese is light, fluffy, and ready in 5 minutes with just one ingredient. It’s an easy 9 grams of protein and perfect with your choice of toppings!
I have made whipped cottage cheese to make cottage cheese ranch dip, and cottage cheese pudding, and even to substitute mascarpone in a cottage cheese tiramisu. I’ve always admired its smooth and silky texture, it’s so versatile and makes the perfect blank canvas.
But I always wanted to just blend the cottage cheese and see how it tastes as-is, no extras, just the pure, whipped magic. It did not disappoint!
This is one of those cottage cheese recipes you’ll want to keep in your back pocket.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- So easy: Just 1 ingredient and a quick blend.
- Creamy and silky: This whipped cottage cheese recipe transforms plain cottage cheese into a fluffy, smooth treat perfect for dips, spreads, or a healthy breakfast or snack.
- Make it your own: Sweet or savory, the flavor possibilities are endless!
- High in protein: A powerhouse of protein without the heaviness.
Ingredients for Whipped Cottage Cheese
All you need is 1 ingredient and if you’re like me, and half the internet, there’s always a tub hanging out in the fridge.
- Cottage cheese: A 16 ounce tub makes 6 servings. Any cottage cheese works, but 2% or 4% fat whips up creamiest. Low-fat or fat-free won’t be as smooth.
How to Whip Cottage Cheese
This recipe is as easy as it gets. Just whip cottage cheese with a food processor, high speed blender or immersion blender.
- Load the blender: Scoop the cottage cheese into your food processor or blender.
- Blend: Run it for about 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides with a spatula as needed. Once it’s silky smooth, you’re done!
Immersion Blender Tip
If you’re using an immersion blender, use a tall container for easier blending.
Toppings Ideas
Add fruit and honey if you’re in the mood for something sweet, or mix in herbs and spices for a savory twist. Whatever you’re feeling today!
- Fresh fruit: Raspberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, bananas, or mango.
- Honey or maple syrup: A drizzle goes a long way.
- Cinnamon or nutmeg: Warm and cozy flavors.
- Granola or crushed nuts: Adds crunch and texture.
- Jam: Swirled in for extra flavor.
- Everything bagel seasoning: For an instant flavor boost.
- Olive oil and fresh herbs: I like basil, chives, parsley, or dill.
Serving Suggestions
- Swap for yogurt, cream cheese, or sour cream.
- Spread on toast and drizzle with honey or top with avocado, tomatoes, and seasonings.
- Serve in a bowl and top with high protein granola, fruit, nuts, or seeds.
- Use as a dip paired with veggies, crackers, or pita chips.
- Layer in a parfait combined with berries, nuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Use as a base for desserts. Try whipping with cocoa powder and sweetener for a healthy mousse, then top with chocolate chips.
- Mix in pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Perfect drizzled over roasted veggies, scooped up with crackers, or as a spread for sandwiches.
- Top crostini with whipped cottage cheese and serve as a tasty appetizer.
How to Store
Store: Once it’s blended, just keep it in the refrigerator, it’ll keep for up to a week in the original tub or any airtight container.
Don’t freeze. Once it thaws, the texture just doesn’t hold up.
FAQs
Yes! It’s the perfect mix of airy and creamy like whipped cream, but with the rich, tangy flavor of ricotta. It’s a game-changer whether you go sweet or savory with it.
It’s grainy because it needs more blending. Try processing it longer, especially if your blender or food processor isn’t very powerful.
Your whipped cottage cheese might be runny if you used low fat cottage cheese. Switch to full-fat cottage cheese or try a different brand for a thicker consistency.
More Cheese Recipes to Try
- Cottage cheese queso
- Whipped feta dip
- Whipped feta board
- Burrata dip
- Cranberry jalapeno cream cheese dip
- Healthy cheese ball
Whipped Cottage Cheese
Equipment
Instructions
- In a food processor or high speed blender, add cottage cheese.
- Process for about 2 minutes or until smooth, pausing and scraping the walls with spatula.
- Enjoy instead of yogurt, cream cheese or sour cream. Spread on toast and drizzle with honey or top with avocado, tomatoes and seasonings. Serve in a bowl with high protein granola and fruit. Use as a dip for veggies and crackers.
Notes
- Store: Transfer into the same container or an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Do not freeze. It becomes watery once defrosted.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
