Cottage cheese may not immediately come to mind as a dessert ingredient, but this dairy source may surprise you.
Its creamy, smooth texture blends seamlessly in brownies, cake, cookies, and homemade ice cream. Meanwhile, its mild, slightly tangy taste offers a neutral backdrop to various flavors and mix ins.
Using cottage cheese instead of cream cheese or heavy cream in desserts can also make your favorite treats more nutritious. For example, 1 cup of heavy cream contains 823 calories, 4.9 grams (g) of protein, and 146 milligrams (mg) of calcium, plus 85.3 g of fat (49 g from saturated) and 7 g of sugar. On the other hand, a cup of low-fat…
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