Source: Istetiana, AdobeStockEven the most beautiful cake isn't complete without the right frosting. Creamy, custard, chocolate – you name it. But today, we want to share cottage cheese recipes with you. It's delicious, quick, and often relatively low in calories!
1. Vanilla Cottage Cheese Frosting
Source: pinterest.comWe recommend using vanilla essence for this frosting due to its vibrant flavor and aroma.
You will need: 100 g cottage cheese, 100 ml 35% cream, 70 g powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla essence.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla with a blender. Separately, whip cold cream until fluffy, then gently combine both mixtures.
2. Cottage Cheese Frosting with Condensed Milk
Source: hmcaprise.ruThis frosting is ready in minutes, yet it has a smooth texture and holds its shape perfectly.
You will need: 250 g cottage cheese, 170 g butter, 170 g condensed milk, 70 g powdered sugar.
Preparation: Whip butter with powdered sugar using a mixer until fluffy. Add condensed milk and whip again. Add cottage cheese and blend everything with an immersion blender.
3. Cottage Cheese and Banana Frosting for Cake
Source: ideireceptov.ruNot only delicious, but also a healthy frosting – without butter or other unnecessary fats.
You will need: 250 g cottage cheese, 2 bananas, 2 tbsp sour cream, 2 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese with bananas, and whisk sour cream with sugar. Combine both mixtures and gently stir until smooth.
4. Cottage Cheese Frosting with Cream
Source: finick.clubFor this recipe, you definitely need heavy whipping cream – 33-35%.
You will need: 500 g heavy cream, 200 g cottage cheese, 150 g powdered sugar.
Preparation: Whip cream with powdered sugar at high speed. Add cottage cheese and whip the frosting again until fluffy and smooth.
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5. Cottage Cheese Frosting with Eggs
Source: zen.yandex.ruOptionally, you can add a handful of fresh berries to this frosting for cake decoration.
You will need: 500 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 3 tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 5 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Pass cottage cheese through a sieve and mix it with sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Whip eggs with a mixer until fluffy, combine both mixtures, and whip them together.
6. Cottage Cheese Frosting with Sour Cream
Source: attuale.ruFor an even more pleasant aroma, add a few drops of culinary flavoring.
You will need: 450 g 25% sour cream, 250 g cottage cheese, 5 tbsp powdered sugar.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese until smooth. Separately, whip cold sour cream with powdered sugar using a mixer until fluffy. Gradually fold the sour cream into the cottage cheese mixture – and the frosting is ready.
7. Strawberry Cottage Cheese Frosting for Cake
Source: ryletik.ruA wonderful solution during the fresh berry season.
You will need: 250 g cottage cheese, 200 g strawberries, 4 tbsp full-fat sour cream, 2 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese, strawberries, and sugar until smooth. Add full-fat sour cream and whip everything thoroughly again.
8. Cottage Cheese Frosting with Jam
Source: mobiera.ruAnd this frosting can be made any time of year, even in winter!
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 150 g sour cream, 150 g jam.
Preparation: Whip sour cream with a mixer until fluffy, and separately blend cottage cheese and jam until smooth. Gently combine both mixtures and stir the frosting.
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9. Coffee Cottage Cheese Frosting
Source: fishki.netA wonderful addition to cakes with vanilla, nut, or coffee layers.
You will need: 400 g cottage cheese, 180 g butter, 200 g sour cream, 190 g condensed milk, 2 tsp instant coffee.
Preparation: Dissolve coffee in a minimal amount of water and let it cool. Whip cottage cheese with sour cream, add condensed milk, and whip again. Add softened butter, whip the mixture once more, and finally add the coffee. Whip the frosting one last time for just a couple of seconds.
10. Cottage Cheese Frosting with Gelatin
Source: mybluefolder.comIf you need a cottage cheese frosting that sets and holds its shape – this is it!
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 150 g sugar, 400 g 15% sour cream, 2 tbsp gelatin, 1/2 packet vanilla sugar, 3.5 tbsp water.
Preparation: Pour cold water over gelatin and let it sit for 10 minutes. Whip cottage cheese with sour cream, regular sugar, and vanilla sugar until smooth. Heat the gelatin in a double boiler until dissolved and let it cool slightly. While continuing to whip the frosting, gradually pour in the gelatin.
11. Cottage Cheese Frosting with White Chocolate
Source: mobillegends.netIdeally, the cottage cheese and butter should be at room temperature.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 120 g butter, 100 g white chocolate.
Preparation: Melt chocolate in a double boiler and let it cool to about 30 degrees Celsius. Whip butter until fluffy and mix with chocolate. Separately whip cottage cheese and combine both mixtures at low speed until smooth.
12. Cottage Cheese Frosting with Butter and Zest
Source: fotoxcom.ruAn unusual butter frosting made from cottage cheese with a pleasant citrusy tang.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 200 g butter, 200 g powdered sugar, 2 tbsp lemon zest.
Preparation: Whip softened butter with powdered sugar until fluffy. Separately, mash cottage cheese until smooth and gradually add it to the butter, continuing to whip. Add zest, whip the frosting again, and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
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13. Cottage Cheese Frosting with Cherries
Source: nevesta.infoThis recipe is great because you can use frozen cherries too.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 100 g sugar, 80 g sour cream, 300 g cherries.
Preparation: Blend half of the cherries, and leave the other half whole. Separately, whip cottage cheese with sour cream and sugar in a blender, add the cherry puree, and whip again. Add the whole berries and gently stir the frosting.
14. Chocolate Cottage Cheese Frosting for Cake
Source: fb.ruThis frosting is equally good for filling, coating, and decorating cakes.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 80 g dark chocolate, 120 g butter, 70 g powdered sugar, 10 g cocoa.
Preparation: Melt chocolate using any convenient method and let it cool to about 30 degrees Celsius. Whip butter with powdered sugar and cocoa until fluffy. Add chocolate and mix again. Gradually add cottage cheese passed through a sieve, mixing the frosting with a mixer after each addition.
15. Custard Cottage Cheese Frosting
Source: maxvps.ruA very unusual frosting recipe for culinary experimenters.
You will need: 350 g cottage cheese, 200 ml milk, 2 egg yolks, 2 tbsp sugar, 50 g butter, 60 g cornstarch, 1 pinch baking soda.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese, egg yolks, sugar, and baking soda until smooth. Heat the mixture over low heat until it becomes more liquid, stirring constantly. Add butter and continue to cook until it dissolves. Dissolve cornstarch in cold milk and pour it into the mixture. Slightly increase the heat and cook the frosting until it thickens, still stirring. Do not let it boil.
16. Cottage Cheese Cream Cheese Frosting
Source: wowcheese.ruCream cheese frosting is one of the best options for cakes. And you can definitely make it from regular cottage cheese!
You will need: 500 g cottage cheese, 4 cups powdered sugar, 120 g butter, 1 tsp orange zest, 1 pinch cinnamon.
Preparation: Whip softened room temperature butter with a mixer until smooth. Add cottage cheese passed through a sieve, and whip for another couple of minutes. Reduce speed and gradually add powdered sugar in small portions. Whip the frosting again after each addition. Finally, add cinnamon and zest.
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17. Cottage Cheese Frosting with Nutella
Source: skillofking.comSuch a simple and delicious cottage cheese frosting in just a couple of minutes.
You will need: 100 g cottage cheese, 200 g Nutella.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese or pass it through a sieve. Mix it with Nutella until smooth and you can use it immediately for cake layers.
18. Cottage Cheese Frosting with Berries
Source: damion.clubThe most diet-friendly recipe in the selection, so you can even use fat-free cottage cheese.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 50 ml milk, 1 tbsp honey, 1/3 cup berries.
Preparation: Pass berries through a sieve to remove skins and seeds, if any. Put cottage cheese, milk, and honey into a blender and blend until smooth. Add berry puree and whip the frosting again.
19. Cottage Cheese Frosting with Honey and Walnuts
Source: kurkuma-project.ruIt's especially good for cakes like honey cake.
You will need: 100 g cottage cheese, 25 g honey, 10 g walnuts, 1 tbsp sour cream.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese, sour cream, and honey until smooth. Grind walnuts into flour or chop finely – to taste. Evenly fold them into the frosting.
20. Cottage Cheese Frosting with Pumpkin
Source: skolkocom.ruThis frosting can be used not only for cake but even as a standalone dessert.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 300 g pumpkin, 1 orange, 1 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Roughly chop pumpkin and steam or bake until soft. Puree the pumpkin with a blender. Separately, whip cottage cheese with a blender. Add pumpkin puree, honey, orange juice, and zest, and whip the frosting again until smooth.