Best Blended Cottage Cheese Whipped Cream Dessert Recipe

This is the most delicious whipped cottage cheese recipe for a healthy breakfast, a sweet treat, or a perfect dip in minutes. It’s naturally sweetened with powdered cane sugar, flavored with fresh lemon juice, extra creamy with some added whipped cream, and a fantastic source of protein to add to your favorite dessert, including strawberry shortcake, crepes, and pie.

ByNicole Bonilla
Gluten-Free diet-friendly recipe
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Make the most delicious whipped cottage cheese recipe for a healthy breakfast, a sweet treat, or a perfect dip in minutes. My homemade whipped cottage cheese is naturally sweetened with a little powdered cane sugar, flavored with fresh lemon, and extra creamy with some added whipped cream. This is the easiest of all cottage cheese recipes and a fantastic source of protein to add to your favorite dessert, including strawberry shortcake, crepes, and pie. Cottage cheese dessert is my new favorite way to enjoy protein and nutrition when I have a sweet craving.

How do you eliminate the chunky texture of cottage cheese curds?

If you like the taste of cottage cheese but are not a fan of its curdled texture, you are not alone. In my blended cottage cheese recipe, we quickly and easily blend it to a smooth consistency. The cottage cheese curds are no longer detectable, and it’s the perfect creamy base for your favorite toppings.

Why You’ll Love This Whipped Cottage Cheese Cream Recipe

  • Quick and easy: Made in just minutes, it’s a fast option for breakfast, dessert, or a dip.
  • Versatile treat: Perfect on its own or paired with desserts like strawberry shortcake or crepes.
  • Creamy texture: Whipped with a bit of cream, this recipe offers a smooth, luxurious finish.
  • Naturally sweetened: Uses powdered cane sugar and fresh lemon for a balanced sweetness.
Bowl of whipped cottage cheese.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here is everything you need to make the best-tasting cottage cheese whipped cream recipe:

Cottage Cheese: You can use fat-free cottage cheese or full fat cottage cheese. I recommend full-fat for the best-tasting cottage cheese filling and thickest texture. My favorite brand of cottage cheese is Daisy because it does not contain carrageenan. You can substitute cottage cheese with an equal amount of ricotta cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt for a similar texture and flavor.

Powdered Sugar: Substitute with an equal amount of granulated sugar, or use a sugar substitute like stevia or erythritol for a lower-calorie option. You could also use 1 or 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. But the consistency will not be as thick.

Lemon Juice: The lemon juice gives the cottage cheese a tangy flavor similar to cream cheese. But you can also use lemon zest, lime juice, or orange juice as a substitute for lemon juice for a slightly different flavor.

Whipped Cream: If you prefer not to use whipped cream, you can omit it entirely or substitute with the solid portion of canned coconut cream for a dairy-free option.

Salt: Cottage cheese has a natural saltiness to it. You can omit the additional salt if desired.

Bowl of whipped cottage cheese.

How to Make My Whipped Cream with Cottage Cheese Recipe

Here are easy, step-by-step instructions to make sweet whipped cottage cheese:

Step 1: Blend the Cottage Cheese

In a high speed blender, food processor, or the chopper cup with an immersion blender, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.

Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender or food processor as needed.

Adding powdered cane sugar to cottage cheese in a blender.

Step 2: Fold in Whipped Cream (optional)

For an even lighter texture and creamy flavor, fold in 1/2 cup of whipped cream to lighten the texture of the mixture.

Spoon the cottage cheese into a small bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Bowl of whipped cottage cheese.

My Expert Recipe Notes

Texture: For best results scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor to ensure all the ingredients are well incorporated and avoid stray cottage cheese curds.

Sweetness: Adjust the amount of powdered sugar to suit your taste. You can add more or less sugar depending on how sweet you prefer the dessert to be.

Optional Ingredients: The addition of whipped cream is optional but adds a lightness to the texture of the dessert. Feel free to omit it for a slightly denser texture or substitute with coconut cream for a dairy-free option.

Flavor Variations: You can customize the flavor of the dessert by adding extracts such as vanilla or almond extract, or spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg.

Serving Suggestions

What can I serve whipped cottage cheese with?

My cottage cheese whipped cream is an excellent way to add protein and a creamy texture to a sweet or savory dessert, breakfast, or snack. It can be added inside or on top of cottage cheese filled crepes with fresh fruit or berries, with oatmeal, on pancakes or waffles, as a fruit dip, with strawberry shortcake, in place of ice cream on pumpkin pie, apple pie, or chocolate cake, or as a creamy spread on french toast or bagels. Creamy cottage cheese tastes amazing, topped with mini chocolate chips, crushed graham crackers, or a drizzle of honey. You can add cocoa powder for chocolate cottage cheese.

You can also enjoy a savory whipped cottage cheese by omitting the whipped cream and powdered sugar and adding a savory seasoning such as garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce, Italian seasoning, fresh dill, fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, black pepper, olive oil. You can enjoy it as an appetizer or dip with savory toppings for fresh veggies, pita chips, and bell peppers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Store your cottage cheese whipped cream in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just give it a gentle stir before serving. The texture might thicken slightly, but the flavor stays spot on.

Yes, you can! I often make it a day in advance. Just store it in the fridge and stir gently before using. It keeps its creamy texture really well thanks to the whipped cream.

Definitely. You can skip the sugar entirely or swap it for stevia, monkfruit, or a drizzle of maple syrup. It still turns out creamy and smooth with a naturally tangy flavor from the lemon juice.

Yes, it’s perfect! It pairs beautifully with fruit, crepes, shortcakes, or even as a protein-rich frosting. The combo of cottage cheese and whipped cream gives it that rich texture without being too heavy.

Absolutely. I often use low-fat cottage cheese, and it still blends up creamy and smooth. Just make sure to blend it well so you get a silky texture.

I usually use homemade whipped cream, but store-bought works too. Just go for unsweetened or lightly sweetened so you can control the flavor. It helps balance the cottage cheese and adds extra fluff.

Yes, it can be used as frosting on top of sheet cakes. But I don’t recommend frosting the sides of a layered cake with it.

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Bowl of whipped cottage cheese.

Cottage Cheese Whipped Cream

Gluten-Free diet-friendly recipe
This is the most delicious whipped cottage cheese recipe for a healthy breakfast, a sweet treat, or a perfect dip in minutes. It's naturally sweetened with powdered cane sugar, flavored with fresh lemon juice, extra creamy with some added whipped cream, and a fantastic source of protein to add to your favorite dessert, including strawberry shortcake, crepes, and pie. 
5 from 11 votes
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Servings 8
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup powdered cane sugar
  • 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions
 

  • In a high speed blender, food processor, or the chopper cup with an immersion blender, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
    Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender or food processor as needed.
  • OPTIONAL:
    For an even lighter texture and creamy flavor, fold in 1/2 cup of whipped cream to lighten the texture of the mixture.
    Spoon the cottage cheese into a small bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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Notes

Texture: For best results scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor to ensure all the ingredients are well incorporated and avoid stray cottage cheese curds.
Sweetness: Adjust the amount of powdered sugar to suit your taste. You can add more or less sugar depending on how sweet you prefer the dessert to be.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 0.001gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.03mg
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  4. This is such a good replacement for my previous whipped cream recipe! Can’t wait to try it out on some of my next projects!

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