Creamy Whipped Cottage Cheese Recipe

Cottage cheese gets as creamy and smooth as sour cream when you whip it like this. You won’t believe how easy and tasty this healthy dip is.

Video: Making Whipped Cottage Cheese

Why Make Whipped Cottage Cheese?

There’s a big cottage cheese trend going on right now, and it’s probably because cottage cheese is high in protein and, depending which version you buy, lower in calories, while tasting really delicious. I include it in a variety of recipes like my Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad and this amazing Green Goddess Salad Dressing.

When you whip it like this, it becomes really smooth similar to whipped ricotta or to yogurt, and is an amazing dip or spread. If you’re not a fan of cottage cheese because of the curds, you may just end up loving the creamy texture after whipping. Plus, it’s so versatile because you can change the flavor however you’d like.

What Kind Of Cottage Cheese To Use?

You can use full fat or a lighter version. The full fat cottage cheese has a rounder, better flavor when whipped. If you use a lower fat cottage cheese and find the flavor a bit weak, try adding in some olive oil and whipping it again. It makes a bigger difference than you’d expect – or at least, I was really surprised by what a difference it made.

I’ll also say that I have enjoyed whipped cottage cheese when made with some brands of cottage cheese more than others. My favorite so far has been the low-fat Daisy brand. They’re not a sponsor or anything. I just found it to be really really creamy and to therefore whip really well. Some brands are drier than others and the resulting dip is still smooth but just not as rich tasting and with a less creamy texture.

Serving Creamy Whipped Cottage Cheese

It’s a great savory dip, for sure, for fresh veggies, pita bread, or crackers. It pairs wonderfully with air fryer blistered shishito peppers.

But it’s also amazing as a spread on fresh bread, you can even mix in air fryer sun-dried tomatoes. Try it on your morning bagel instead of cream cheese or spread it on toast and top with avocado slices. 

It’s also lovely as a dessert topping if you want to take it in a sweet direction. You’ll skip the salt and add sugar or other sweetener instead, and skip the chili oil for that of course. Then dollop it onto a slice of pie or onto fresh fruit, perhaps with a drizzle of honey.

Add-Ins For Whipped Cottage Cheese

This creamy whipped cottage cheese makes a delicious base for a variety of flavors. You can stir in or top with fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or dill. Try adding in lemon juice and zest for a bright taste. 

You can also mix in a seasoning blend like Everything Bagel seasoning or Pizza seasoning with delicious herbs and spices. 

I love topping mine with a homemade chili oil which is what is shown in my pictures. It’s the perfect amount of heat to contrast the creamy cottage cheese. To make it, you’ll heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium low heat, then add 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, until garlic is softened. Drizzle the oil mixture over the whipped cottage cheese and get ready to enjoy your new favorite snack.

You can skip the oil, garlic, and red pepper flake topping and/or add the garlic and red pepper flakes directly to the blender.

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