Can I make icing with cottage cheese?

Yes, you can! By blending cottage cheese until it’s smooth and creamy, you can create a perfect base for icing. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, or even cocoa for flavor. Once whipped, it looks just like traditional frosting but packs more protein and less fat than typical icing.

Can you whip up cottage cheese?

Absolutely. While you can’t whip it like cream to form peaks, you can blend cottage cheese into a silky, fluffy consistency. A good food processor or blender will break down the curds and turn it into a smooth foundation for desserts. This step is key when making cottage cheese frosting.

Can cottage cheese be used instead of mayonnaise?

Yes, in many savory recipes! Cottage cheese can replace mayonnaise in dips, dressings, or spreads. It offers creaminess with fewer calories and more nutrients. Just blend it well, and depending on the recipe, add a dash of mustard, lemon juice, or seasoning to mimic mayo’s tang.

Can you use cottage cheese instead of cream cheese?

Definitely. While cream cheese tends to be richer, cottage cheese is a great stand-in for lighter, protein-friendly versions of cheesecakes, frostings, or spreads. For best results, make sure to blend it very smooth to achieve that creamy cream-cheese-like texture. Cottage cheese frosting is the ultimate example of how delicious this swap can be.

The Best Cottage Cheese Frosting (Easy, Healthy) 2025

Description

A smooth, creamy, and protein-rich alternative to traditional frosting, cottage cheese frosting is versatile, light, and indulgent without being heavy.

Ingredients

2 cups small-curd cottage cheese, drained
1/3 cup powdered sugar or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond/lemon extract)
Optional: 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, lemon zest, or spices for variations
1 tablespoon cornstarch or protein powder (if needed for thickening)
All ingredients needed for homemade cottage cheese frosting recipe

Instructions

Drain excess liquid from the cottage cheese.
Drain excess liquid from small-curd cottage cheese using fine-mesh strainer
Blend cottage cheese in a high-speed blender or food processor until completely smooth (2–4 minutes).
Add powdered sugar or honey and blend again until creamy.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to blended cottage cheese
Mix in vanilla extract (or flavor variations such as almond, lemon, or cocoa).
Mix in vanilla extract for flavor in cottage cheese frosting
If too thin, add cornstarch/protein powder or chill for 20 minutes.
Add cornstarch if frosting is too thin for proper consistency
Use to frost cakes, muffins, cupcakes, or brownies.

Notes

Chill before using for best texture. Easily customizable with chocolate, lemon, or spices.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Blended
Cuisine: American