I love cottage cheese! It is a dessert ingredient that is totally underrated.
This flexible protein-rich component can make any sweet treat guilt-free and delicious. From creamy cheesecakes or ice-cream cones, cottage cheese adds a really interested density and taste to different desserts.
This list includes some of my favorite cottage cheese desserts and recipes, even better they are easy to try at home.
Whether you prefer traditional flavors or want to experiment with new combinations, there’s something for everyone here..
1. Classic Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
This Classic Cottage Cheese Cheesecake is healthy variation on other recipes.
It replaces cream cheese with cottage cheese, which adds protein and makes it smooth and creamy.
I love it!
The combination of a little tanginess from cottage cheese and sweetness create a perfect harmony of flavors and hence this gets to the top of my favorite cottage cheese desserts.
Also one thing that sets it apart is how many options there are for this recipe.
You can add a buttery graham cracker crust to give it some crunch. Another option would be adding fresh berries or fruit compote between layers for extra flavor as well as color contrast.
This recipe appeals to those who like traditional dishes but also want something new and different!.
Ingredients:
Crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup melted butter
Filling:
2 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of an 8-inch square pan.
Prepare the filling: Blend cottage cheese, milk, eggs, flour, lemon juice, vanilla extract, sugar, and salt until smooth. Pour into the crust.
Bake: Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 60 minutes or until firm. Let cool completely before serving.
2. Cottage Cheese and Berry Parfait
When I eat a berry parfait, It feels so good! This recipe combines fresh berries that are packed with antioxidants, cottage cheese that is creamy and full of protein and granola that is crunchy.
The end result? A mix of flavors and textures that will make your want to dance. This dish can be eaten for breakfast or as a dessert – it looks good enough to eat either way!
What I love most about this recipe is its flexibility; you can easily customize it based on what you have in your fridge.
You could use any type of berry or even mix them up if you’re feeling adventurous! Similarly with granola – go nuts!
The natural sweetness from the berries works perfectly alongside the tangy-ness from the cottage cheese.
It’s such an easy cottage cheese dessert that offers up lots of options depending on whether you want something light refreshing in the mornings or rich satisfying evenings each mouthful will be pure delight.
Ingredients:
2 cups cottage cheese
1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Granola (optional, for topping)
Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
Prepare the Cottage Cheese: In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese with honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract until well combined.
Layer the Parfait: In serving glasses or bowls, layer the cottage cheese mixture and mixed berries alternately.
Top and Serve: If desired, sprinkle granola on top and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
3. Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
The Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is perfect for anyone wanting a guilt-free yet indulgent chocolatey goodness.
Using the rich flavor of cocoa and the smoothness of cottage cheese, this recipe is not only tasty but also nutritious.
By making this mousse, each bite is enjoyed knowing that it is both delectable and healthy.
Unlike traditional versions, this one stays healthier due to cottage cheese’s lower fat content. For extra special touch add some chocolate shavings or dust with cocoa powder.
Ingredients:
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Fresh berries or mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
Blend Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
Mix Ingredients: Add the melted chocolate, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the blended cottage cheese. Blend until well combined and smooth.
Chill: Spoon the mixture into serving bowls or glasses. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
Serve: Garnish with fresh berries or mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled.
4. Cottage Cheese and Honey Tart
Looking for a dessert that balances sweet with tang? Look no further than the Cottage Cheese and Honey Tart.Â
To begin, create a flaky pastry shell as the base for this dessert.
Once made, fill it up with warmed honey mixed into soft cottage cheese until velvety smoothness is achieved. This mixture creates the savory-sweetness characteristic of the tart.
When these two tastes meet – one being tanginess from dairy products such as cheese while another being sugaryness derived from flower nectar like honey – you get an explosion of flavors unlike any other!
The final touch necessary for completing this delectable dish involves drizzling additional amounts of honey over top just before serving; not only does this act to sweeten things up even more but also adds visual appeal too!
Henceforth transforming an average looking pie into something beautiful both to see and taste.
Ingredients:
1 pre-made tart shell (9-inch)
2 cups cottage cheese
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
Zest of 1 lemon
Fresh berries or fruit slices (optional, for topping)
Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Filling: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese, honey, vanilla extract, eggs, and lemon zest until smooth.
Fill Tart Shell: Pour the cottage cheese mixture into the pre-made tart shell.
Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden.
Cool and Serve: Let the tart cool completely. Top with fresh berries or fruit slices and garnish with mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
5. Cottage Cheese and Pineapple Delight
Flee to a tropical heaven with this Cottage Cheese and Pineapple Delight recipe.
It brings together the sharpness of pineapple and the smoothness of cottage cheese for a harmonious dish. This pudding is not only cooling but also fulfilling.
It is number one choice on hot days when I need something light yet refreshing.
Nothing can compare to such combination as pineapples mixed with the cottage cheese. Besides, it is easy to cook so you don’t have to spend much time if want quick vacation taste.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/3 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
1 oz walnuts (optional, raw, and unsalted)
2 tablespoons honey (optional, for added sweetness)
Instructions:
Prepare Pineapple: If using canned pineapple, make sure to drain it well. If the chunks are too large, cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, pineapple chunks, and walnuts if using.
Sweeten: Add honey to taste, if desired.
Serve: Stir all ingredients together and serve immediately.
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6. Lemon Cottage Cheese Bars
Prepare yourself for a tart and delicious experience with these Lemon and Cottage Cheese bars.
It is different from the usual lemon desserts because it incorporates cottage cheese as an ingredient.
The filling is creamy and tangy while the crust is buttery which gives this sweet treat a perfect balance between those two flavors. It is great to bring something special to any party or gathering.
Ingredients:
Crust:
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mace or nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
Filling:
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
1 large egg white
Instructions:
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
Beat butter, brown sugar, salt, and mace until smooth. Add flour and mix until combined.
Press into the pan and bake for 20 minutes. Cool.
Prepare the Filling:
Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
Add sugar, flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, baking powder, egg, and egg white, and blend until smooth.
Pour over crust.
Bake:
Bake for 25 minutes or until set.
Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
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7. Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls
To spice up the traditional cinnamon roll, try this recipe that adds some cottage cheese into it. What adding cottage cheese does is to make the dough tender and moist.
This takes these sweet treats a notch higher.
Making the rolls is not difficult at all. Its dough which has been made soft and pliable by incorporating cottage cheese is filled with a rich buttery cinnamon mix.Â
When taken out of the oven and still warm, you can’t go wrong with vanilla frosting on them.
8. Cottage Cheese and Peach Crumble
There’s a special kind of comfort in a warm peach dessert.
This is exactly what this Cottage Cheese and Peach Crumble does. It joins juicy peaches with cottage cheese bringing a really unique texture.
The peach filling that caramelizes at the center of this crumble is where it’s at. When cooked from ripe, peaches become sweet, soft and syrupy.
This explosion of taste couldn’t have been matched any better than with a topping of crumble..
Seriously eat the dessert warm from the oven. Add some vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top of it.
This could be served as a great ending to any summer feast where you want to combine traditional crumbles with sophistication.
Ingredients:
5-6 cups sliced fresh peaches (or canned, drained)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cup sugar (divided)
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8×8 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Prepare Peaches: Mix peaches with 1/4 cup of sugar and pour into the prepared baking dish.
Make Crumble Topping: In a bowl, combine flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, salt, and the egg. Mix until small crumbles form.
Layer Ingredients: Spread the cottage cheese evenly over the peaches. Then, sprinkle the crumble mixture over the top.
Add Butter: Pour melted butter evenly over the crumble topping.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Start checking at 30 minutes.
Cool and Serve: Let it cool before serving. This crumble can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
9. Strawberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie
Welcome your morning with the Strawberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie – a perfect marriage of health and taste.
This breakfast is protein-rich, combining mild sweetness of ripe strawberries with creamy cottage cheese texture.Â
To make this sweet strawberry recipe you will need fresh strawberries, cottage cheese and other easily available ingredients like seeds and nuts for garnish.
When blended together they create a smooth tasty mixture that is not only delicious but also packed full of nutrients.
I love covering the smoothie with different kinds of seeds, nuts, and fresh fruits because it makes it more exciting in terms of texture as well as giving me more energy throughout my day.
Ingredients:
1 cup milk of choice
1 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional toppings: fresh strawberries, granola, chia seeds, or nuts
Instructions:
Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine milk, frozen strawberries, cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk until you reach the desired consistency.
Serve: Pour the smoothie into a bowl.
Add Toppings: Top with fresh strawberries, granola, chia seeds, or nuts as desired.
This recipe is high in protein and makes a great breakfast or snack. The cottage cheese provides a creamy texture and boosts the protein content without the need for protein powder.
Time for the Table has a great recipeÂ
10. Cottage Cheese Apple Pie
The Apple Pie with Cottage Cheese is different from any other traditional American pie.
It combines the luxuriousness of cottage cheese and the warmth and familiarity of spiced apples.
What sets this dessert apart from all other cottage cheese dishes is its creamy yet firm texture that gives a deep sense of satisfaction.
Cottage cheese takes the center stage in this recipe. It brings about a little sour richness which perfectly matches soft apple slices.
Not only does it look appetizing with its crispy golden crust but also tastes amazing – an explosion of flavors in your mouth!
You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how this dish becomes a cherished choice within your cottage cheese desserts collection.
Ingredients:
1 pie crust
2 eggs
1 cup sugar (divided)
1/2 cup cream
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cottage cheese
3 apples (cored, peeled, and thinly sliced)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a pie dish with the pie crust.
Prepare Custard:
Heat 1/2 cup sugar, cream, and milk in a saucepan until tiny bubbles form (do not boil). Remove from heat.
Whisk eggs, then slowly add hot cream mixture while whisking. Stir in vanilla and cottage cheese.
Prepare Apples: Toss apple slices with remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Arrange in pie crust.
Assemble and Bake:
Pour custard over apples.
Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°F and bake for another 40 minutes, until custard is set.
Cool and Serve: Let cool before serving. Enjoy warm or chilled.
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