Whipped cottage cheese is blended until smooth and fluffy, and then topped with a simple, sweet nectarine peach compote. Enjoy this easy whipped cottage cheese recipe as a spread, dip, or pudding.
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If you are not a fan of the lumpy texture of regular cottage cheese or want to switch things up, try it whipped. Blend it until it’s silky smooth; it looks like a cloud and tastes heavenly! When combined with a fruity compote, the combo of cool, tangy whipped cottage cheese and sweet fruity sauce is a treat for your taste buds.
Why This Recipe Works
- Simple – Learn how to whip cottage cheese in just a few easy steps and 2-3 minutes.
- Versatile – Whipped cottage cheese works for both savory and sweet recipes. You can use it to make breakfast or dinner but for this recipe, we’re making a dessert!
- Wholesome Treat – Cottage cheese is low carb and packed with calcium and protein. If you want to reap the nutritional benefits of the cheese but can’t get past the consistency, then whipped cottage cheese may be the perfect solution for you.
Tools You’ll Need
- Food Processor
- Medium Saucepan
- Hand Masher
Ingredients You Will Need for Whipped Cottage Cheese
This recipe has three components; the nectarine peach sauce, the whipped cottage cheese, and the garnishes.
Nectarine Peach Compote
- Nectarine – Peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Peach – Peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Granulated sugar – To sweeten the sauce.
- Lemon – Use the fresh citrus fruit for lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Maple syrup – This is a natural sweetener.
- Diamond Crystal kosher salt – This enhances the overall flavor.
- Nutmeg – Freshly grated.
- Unsalted butter – Use unsalted so you can control the sodium.
Whipped Cottage Cheese
- Cottage cheese – I use full-fat cottage cheese for the best results.
- Maple syrup – To lightly sweeten.
- Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- Lemon zest – For just a pop of fresh citrus taste.
Garnish
- Lemon zest
- Nutmeg – Freshly grated.
- Toasted Sesame seeds
How To Make Whipped Cottage Cheese
This recipe is easy to follow. Cook down the fruits, sugar, salt, and syrup, until a delicious compote is formed. Then allow it cool before using it as a topping for your whipped cottage cheese.
Nectarine-Peach Compote
- Add chopped nectarine, peach, sugar, maple syrup, lemon zest and juice, and salt to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and stir to combine ingredients. Once the mixture begins to simmer, continue to stir and drop the heat to medium. Cook for 15 minutes stirring every couple of minutes.
- Lightly mash the fruit and continue to cook for 10 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken. At the last 5-minute mark, add the butter and stir until melted. Remove the pan from heat and leave to cool completely.
Whipped Cottage Cheese
Once the compote is cool, add all the ingredients for the whipped cottage cheese to a food processor and whip until smooth, light, and fluffy–about 2-3 minutes.
To Serve
Scoop the desired amount of cottage cheese mixture into a bowl and top with nectarine-peach compote. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and lemon zest. Finally, enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- Avoid low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese because it won’t be as creamy.
- Don’t have a food processor? Use a blender instead.
- Store leftover whipped cottage cheese in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir it before consuming. Store leftover compote in a mason jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
How to Serve
- Cottage Cheese Toast – The creamy texture makes this perfect for slathering on your morning toast.
- Breakfast Bowl – Make a parfait with layers of honey, berries, and granola.
- Pasta Sauce – Add blended cottage cheese to pasta for a high-protein cheese sauce
- A Healthier Substitute – Use it as a healthier alternative to sour cream, mozzarella, or ricotta.
- Mousse – Add cocoa powder and your sweetener of choice to make a mousse.
- Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip – Serve it as a dip, adding olive oil, fresh herbs, and red pepper flakes for flavor. Scoop it up with crackers, fresh veggies, fresh fruit, or pita bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the chunks in cottage cheese?
The chunks in cottage cheese are curds. They form as acid curdles the milk. It’s totally normal and grocery stores offer varieties with small curds and large curds.
How do you get lumps out of cottage cheese?
Run cottage cheese through a food processor or a high-powered blender for at least 2 minutes in order to eliminate any lumps.
Is whipped cottage cheese like ricotta?
Regular cottage cheese is dryer and not as smooth as ricotta cheese. But once it is whipped, the two cheese products are similar enough to use interchangeably in various recipes.
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Whipped Cottage Cheese with Nectarine-Peach Compote
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Medium Saucepan
- Hand Masher
Ingredients
Nectarine Peach Compote
- 1 pound nectarine, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 pound peach, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ lemon zested,
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Whipped Cottage Cheese
- 16 ounces cottage cheese, full-fat
- 1½ tablespoons maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- ⅓ medium lemon zested
Garnish options
- lemon zest
- nutmeg, freshly grated
- toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Nectarine-Peach Compote
- Add chopped nectarine, peach, sugar, maple syrup, lemon zest and juice, and salt to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and stir to combine ingredients. Once the mixture begins to simmer, continue to stir and drop the heat to medium. Cook for 15 minutes stirring every couple of minutes.
- Lightly mash the fruit and continue to cook for 10 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken. At the last 5-minute mark, add the butter and stir until melted. Remove the pan from heat and leave to cool completely.
Whipped Cottage Cheese
- Once compote is cool, add all whipped cottage cheese ingredients to a food processor and whip until smooth, light, and fluffy–about 2-3 minutes.
To Serve
- Scoop the desired amount of whipped cottage cheese into a bowl and top with nectarine-peach compote. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg, lemon zest, and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!
