Description
Discover a versatile collection of cottage cheese dessert recipes that are creamy, nutritious, and delicious. From baked cheesecake to no-bake chocolate mousse and energy balls, these recipes use blended cottage cheese combined with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, honey, berries, oats, and peanut butter. Whether you want a rich baked dessert or a quick chilled treat, these recipes offer a healthy twist on classic sweets perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Baked Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- â…“ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 premade graham cracker crust
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Cottage Cheese Berry Parfait
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 2 tbsp granola
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
- 1 tsp chia seeds (optional)
Cottage Cheese Frozen Dessert
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup frozen bananas or strawberries
Cottage Cheese Energy Balls
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to prepare for baking the cottage cheese cheesecake.
- Blend Cottage Cheese: Blend 1 ½ cups of cottage cheese until smooth to ensure a creamy texture for the cheesecake batter.
- Mix Ingredients: Add Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cornstarch to the blended cottage cheese, and blend again until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Prepare Crust: Pour the mixture into a premade graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake Cheesecake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is slightly set but still jiggly.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 3 hours before serving to let it fully set.
- Prepare Chocolate Mousse: Blend cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla, and salt until creamy and smooth for the chocolate mousse layer.
- Chill Mousse: Refrigerate the mousse for 30 minutes to firm up slightly before serving.
- Serve Chocolate Mousse: Garnish with dark chocolate shavings or fresh raspberries for an elegant finish.
- Assemble Parfait: Layer cottage cheese, mixed berries, and granola in a glass for a quick and colorful parfait.
- Finish Parfait: Drizzle honey or agave syrup on top and sprinkle chia seeds if using, to add texture and nutrients.
- Serve or Chill Parfait: Enjoy the parfait immediately or chill it for 15 minutes for a cooler treat.
- Make Frozen Dessert: Blend cottage cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and frozen bananas or strawberries until smooth and creamy.
- Freeze Dessert: Transfer the mixture to a container and freeze for 2 hours to create a refreshing frozen treat.
- Serve Frozen Dessert: Scoop out the frozen dessert and top with dark chocolate chips or crushed nuts before serving.
- Prepare Energy Balls: Blend cottage cheese, rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, and cinnamon until fully combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in dark chocolate chips evenly into the mixture for bursts of sweetness.
- Form Energy Balls: Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls for easy snacking.
- Chill Energy Balls: Refrigerate the energy balls for 30 minutes to firm them up before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cottage cheese is blended until very smooth to achieve creamy textures in all recipes.
- Use honey or maple syrup interchangeably based on sweetness preference or availability.
- The baked cheesecake requires adequate chilling time to set properly and enhance flavors.
- Frozen dessert can be customized with different frozen fruits like strawberries, bananas, or mixed berries.
- Energy balls are great for quick nutritious snacks and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Optional chia seeds add fiber and healthy fats to the parfait but can be omitted if desired.
