Blended Cottage Cheese (Cream Cheese Alternative)

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Blended Cottage Cheese (Cream Cheese Alternative)

Blended Cottage Cheese is a smooth, creamy, high-protein base you can use anywhere from breakfast bowls to lasagna fillings to cream cheese substitutes. It’s a two-minute, one-ingredient kitchen staple made with real cottage cheese blended until completely smooth, with no gums, no carrageenan, and no fillers. Unlike store-bought cream cheese, this version gives you the same creamy texture with more protein and simple ingredients.

Prep Time3

Total Time3

Course: Breakfast, Dips, lunch, Side Dish, snacks, Spreads

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 103kcal

Author: Nadia

Ingredients

2 cups Cottage Cheese

Instructions

Add your cottage cheese to your food processor or high-speed blender.
2 cups Cottage Cheese
Blend the cottage cheese for 30-60 seconds. Stop to scrape down the slides of the food processor or blender with a spatula. Then continue to pulse until airy and creamy.

Notes

Expert Tips And Tricks

- Don't Fear The Fat: Fat-free cottage cheese won't blend into a creamy consistency. It simply doesn't have the structure. Stick to full-fat or 2%.
- Blend Longer Than You Think: The magic happens around the 60-second mark. Blend on high, scrape down the sides, and keep going until every last curd is gone. That's what gives you a texture that actually works as a cream cheese substitute.
- High-Speed Blender vs. Food Processor: A high-speed blender produces a silkier result. A food processor gives you smooth but slightly thicker, which is great for dips and spreads. An immersion blender works in a pinch but takes longer and may leave a little texture behind.
- It Thickens in the Fridge: Blended cottage cheese firms up as it chills. If it's thicker than you want after storing, stir in a small splash of water or milk until it loosens back to your preferred consistency.

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