This Blended Cottage Cheese is ready in less than 5 minutes, with 1 ingredient only! It's smooth, fluffy, creamy, and salty, and can be enjoyed either as a breakfast, snack, or appetizer. Perfect for both sweet and savory toppings.
Ever since making my cheesecake without cream cheese, I've found a new way to enjoy cottage cheese - blended (aka whipped).
I know some people don't enjoy its texture because of the curds. If you're one of those, this recipe is for you!
Blended cottage cheese is SO versatile, you can use it on practically anything - as a dip for crackers, on bread, alongside veggies, etc. I even use it in my cottage cheese mac and cheese.
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Why Make Blended Cottage Cheese
- It's creamy and smooth and has NO curds! If you're not a fan of curds in cottage cheese, but you still want to enjoy this high-protein ingredient, blending is the way to go!
- Quick and easy to make. It requires only 1 ingredient and is ready in less than 5 minutes.
- Spreadable. It's great on toast, homemade bagels, or any bread.
- Great alternative to other dairy products. Skyr, Greek yogurt, sour cream, and cream cheese can all be substituted with this blended cottage cheese.
What You'll Need
- Cottage cheese: Use cottage cheese with 2% fat or higher for the best results. I like to use one with 4% fat because it has the best texture. Avoid using fat-free cottage cheese, as it can be thin when blended.
- Food processor or a high-speed blender: I've found that a food processor works best, but you can also use a blender. However, when using a blender, you may need to add some liquid like milk or water.
See the recipe card below for exact measurements.
How To Make Blended Cottage Cheese
Add cottage cheese to a food processor or a high-speed blender.
Blend for 30 seconds, then stop to scrape down the sides.
Continue blending for 1 more minute, or until completely smooth and creamy.
👩🏼🍳 Petra's Tip
Use full-fat cottage cheese - opt for cottage cheese with a higher fat content (2% or more) for a creamier texture. Avoid using fat-free cottage cheese.
Don't over-blend! This can cause the cottage cheese to separate. Whip it up for just 1-2 minutes, until creamy and smooth.
FAQs
It tastes just like regular cottage cheese but without the curds!
If you don't have either of those things, you can use an immersion blender. Transfer the cottage cheese into a big enough bowl and puree until smooth.
Not quite! Riccota is made from whey, whereas cottage cheese is made from curds. While blended cottage cheese does resemble ricotta, they're different when it comes to production methods.
Mix-ins and Toppings
Although blended cottage cheese is delicious on its own, it never hurts to add something extra for fun and color. Here are my suggestions:
Sweet
- Fresh fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, peaches, etc.
- Granola - try my air fryer granola!
- Drizzle of peanut butter or another nut/seed butter of your choice.
- Chopped nuts such as roasted pecans or walnuts.
- Chia seeds or hemp seeds.
- Honey, agave, or maple syrup.
- A sprinkle of cinnamon or any of your favorite spices.
Savory
- Olive oil, sesame oil, or chili oil.
- Fresh herbs such as dill, basil, thyme, etc.
- Veggies such as cucumbers, red bell pepper, red onion, etc.
- Sun-dried tomatoes or fresh tomatoes.
- Olives or capers - my favorite salty flavor-boosters!
How To Use It
- As a dip alongside crackers, pita chips, and/or homemade naan.
- In my cottage cheese cheesecake, replacing cream cheese.
- As a spread on bagels or your favorite sourdough bread.
- In a granola bowl with homemade granola and fresh fruit.
- In oatmeal or overnight oats in place of yogurt.
- As a substitute for ricotta in pasta and lasagna.
- As a spread in sandwiches, burgers, and wraps.
Storage & Freezing
- Fridge: Transfer the blended cottage cheese to an airtight container and store it in the fridge until the expiration date of the cottage cheese.
- Freezer: Freezing cottage cheese is possible, but I don't recommend it. The texture will change too much, making it grainy and less enjoyable.
Cottage Cheese Recipes
📖 Recipe
Easy Blended Cottage Cheese (Whipped)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 500g (19 oz.) container with cottage cheese
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese to a food processor or a high-speed blender.500g (19 oz.) container with cottage cheese
- Blend for 30 seconds, then stop to scrape down the sides. Continue blending for 1 more minute, or until completely smooth and creamy.
Notes
- Fridge: Transfer the blended cottage cheese to an airtight container and store it in the fridge until the expiration date of the cottage cheese.
- Freezer: Freezing cottage cheese is possible, but I don't recommend it. The texture will change too much, making it grainy and less enjoyable.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with third-party calculations without including the optional ingredients.
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