Quick Cottage Cheese Recipes

HEALTHY CHEESECAKE WITH COTTAGE CHEESE

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper on the bottom. Oil the sides of the pan if it is not non-stick.
• Preheat oven to 350°F / 176°C.

SKINNY QUICK AND EASY COTTAGE CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a food processor / blender and blend until smooth.

QUICK COTTAGE CHEESE

Steps:

• Pour the skim milk into a large saucepan and place over medium heat. Heat to 120 degrees F. Remove from the heat and gently pour in the vinegar. Stir slowly for 1 to 2 minutes. The curd will separate from the whey. Cover and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Pour the mixture into a colander lined with a tea towel and allow to sit and drain for 5 minutes. Gather up the edges of the cloth and rinse under cold water for 3 to 5 minutes or until the curd is completely cooled, squeezing and moving the mixture the whole time. Once cooled, squeeze as dry as possible and transfer to a mixing bowl. Add the salt and stir to combine, breaking up the curd into bite-size pieces as you go. If ready to serve immediately, stir in the half-and-half or heavy cream. If not, transfer to a sealable container and place in the refrigerator. Add the half and half or heavy cream just prior to serving.

QUICK COTTAGE CHEESE BUNS

Steps:

• Combine together cottage cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Blend using a blender, mixer or a food processor.
• In a small bowl, combine baking soda with vinegar and add to the mixture. Continue by adding baking powder and flour.
• Flour the work area well, as the dough will turn out sticky. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces.
• Form round shapes out of each piece, placing them apart on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with egg and sprinkle some sugar.
• Bake buns at 350 °F for 20 minutes until they become golden brown. Let them cool to room temperature before serving. Keep the remaining portion fresh, by sealing them in an airtight container.

QUICK & EASY VEGAN COTTAGE CHEESE

Steps:

• Add the soft or silken tofu to a blender along with the nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until everything is completely smooth, stopping to scrape the sides as needed.
• Pour the soft tofu mixture into a medium bowl. Crumble the firm tofu into the silken tofu mixture. Mix to combine.

COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in the following order - cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, baking powder and flour. Mix in each time you add an ingredient.
• Preheat a skillet with canola oil on a medium heat. Fry the cottage cheese pancakes on each side until golden brown.
• Serve with maple syrup or jam, while they are still hot and the cheese inside is melted.