Light & Airy Whipped Cottage Cheese
This creamy whipped cottage cheese is going to become your new favorite healthy snack! Anyone who loves fresh, light dips will absolutely adore this recipe. Plus, it takes just 10 minutes to make something that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Recipe Details
Timing & Servings: Active Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 10 minutes, Serves: 16 people.
Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly, Nut-Free, Soy-Free, Heart-Healthy, Vegetarian, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 31 Calories, 2g Fat, 2g Carbs, 3g Protein.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Full-fat cottage cheese: You’ll need one 16-ounce container, which is the secret to getting that super creamy texture. Don’t go for the low-fat version here – the full-fat makes all the difference in how smooth and rich this turns out!
Lemon juice: Just 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice will brighten up the whole dish. Fresh squeezed is best, but bottled works fine if that’s what you have in the fridge.
Extra-virgin olive oil: One tablespoon adds richness and helps everything blend together beautifully. Use your good olive oil here since you can really taste it.
Fresh herbs: A quarter cup of finely chopped herbs like parsley, basil, or dill brings amazing fresh flavor. Pick whatever herbs you love most – they all work wonderfully!
Ground pepper: Just a quarter teaspoon adds the perfect little kick. Freshly ground black pepper tastes best, but regular ground pepper works great too.
How to Make Light & Airy Whipped Cottage Cheese
Step 1: Add the cottage cheese to your food processor. Process on high speed for about 1 minute until it’s completely smooth and creamy. Stop halfway through to scrape down the sides of the bowl so everything gets blended evenly.
Step 2: Add the lemon juice, olive oil, chopped herbs, and pepper to the whipped cottage cheese. Pulse everything together until it’s well blended and looks perfectly combined. Taste and add more herbs or pepper if you’d like!
Step 3: Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra fresh herbs if you want it to look extra pretty. Serve right away or chill until you’re ready to enjoy it.
Easy and Quick Light & Airy Whipped Cottage Cheese Version
Want to make this even faster? You can totally skip the fresh herbs and just use 1 teaspoon of dried herbs instead! Italian seasoning, dried dill, or even garlic powder work great. Just add everything to the food processor at once and blend until smooth. It’ll be ready in under 5 minutes and still tastes amazing!
Serving Ideas
This whipped cottage cheese is perfect as a healthy dip with fresh vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers. You can also spread it on toast, use it as a sandwich spread, or even dollop it on top of baked potatoes. It makes a complete snack when paired with some whole grain crackers and fresh fruit.
Storage
Store your whipped cottage cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The flavors actually get better after sitting for a few hours! No need to reheat – just give it a quick stir before serving if it looks a little separated.
Substitutions
No food processor? You can use a high-speed blender, but you might need to stop and scrape down the sides more often. If you don’t have fresh herbs, dried herbs work fine – just use about 1 tablespoon instead. You can swap the lemon juice for lime juice for a different citrus twist, or try white wine vinegar if that’s what you have.
Pro Tips
- Get it extra smooth: Let your cottage cheese come to room temperature for 10 minutes before blending – it whips up even creamier!
- Herb prep made easy: Wash and dry your herbs really well before chopping. Wet herbs can make the mixture watery.
- Flavor boost: Add a small clove of minced garlic for extra flavor, or try a pinch of onion powder.
- Make it fancy: Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning before serving.
FAQs
Can I use low-fat cottage cheese instead?
You bet! Low-fat cottage cheese will work, but it won’t be quite as rich and creamy. The full-fat version gives you that amazing smooth texture, but the low-fat is still delicious and healthier if that’s what you prefer.
What if I don’t have a food processor?
Sure! A high-speed blender works great too. You might need to stop and scrape down the sides more often, and add the ingredients in smaller batches. A hand mixer can work in a pinch, but it won’t get quite as smooth.
How long does this keep in the fridge?
This whipped cottage cheese stays fresh for up to 5 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container. The flavors actually develop and get better after the first day!
Can I make this ahead for a party?
Absolutely! This is actually perfect for making ahead. Prepare it the day before your party and let it chill overnight. The flavors will meld together beautifully, and you’ll have one less thing to worry about on party day.
I’d love to hear how your whipped cottage cheese turns out! Let me know what herbs you used and how you served it. This recipe has become such a favorite in my kitchen, and I hope it becomes one in yours too!
