This whipped pumpkin cottage cheese dessert is a creamy, no-bake treat made by blending cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and sweetener. This single-serving recipe has just 4 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make.
Notes from my kitchen
I make my whipped cottage cheese dessert year-round because it's low in carbs and high in protein. But when the leaves start turning, I give it a fall spin and make this version instead.
It has plenty of pumpkin, so the flavor doesn’t get lost behind the cottage cheese. Pumpkin pie spice adds the warm flavor I expect in fall.
Once everything runs through a food processor, you won't find any curds. Its texture is light and airy and tastes a lot like pumpkin cheesecake.
It’s easy to scale up for a crowd and is even better topped with chocolate chips, walnuts, or whipped cream.
Marjory
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Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make this pumpkin cottage cheese recipe:
- Cottage cheese - I used a low-sodium cottage cheese with 2% milk fat. Higher milk fat gives a slightly creamier result. Many different types of cottage cheese are on the market. You'll find all sizes of curds, varying sodium content, and different percentages of fat. All of them will work in this recipe, so use your favorite.
- Pumpkin puree - I used canned pumpkin puree. Fresh is also an option. Don't use pumpkin pie filling since it is already sweetened and spiced.
- Pumpkin pie spice - If you don't have any, use cinnamon, which is the main ingredient in this blend. If you happen to have ginger, allspice, cloves, or nutmeg, add a pinch of one of these too.
- Sweetener - I use a 50% less sugar blend with real and artificial sweeteners. Any type will work, from sugar to honey or maple syrup. However, the consistency will be thinner if you use a liquid sweetener.
If you have leftover pumpkin puree and cottage cheese, use it to make pumpkin chaffles!
The recipe card below includes ingredient amounts, step-by-step instructions, and nutritional information.
How to make pumpkin cottage cheese dessert
Add everything to a small food processor and blend for 1 minute. Taste and adjust the sweetness and spice intensity, if necessary. Scrape the sides and blend for another minute or until smooth and creamy. Don't overmix, as it may become watery.
The result will vary slightly depending on the equipment and exact type of cottage cheese and sweetener you use, with higher-fat cottage cheese yielding the smoothest result.
Here is an up-close look at a spoonful made with my go-to cottage cheese. It may look a little grainy, but I promise the curds aren't noticeable when you eat it.
Top tips
- Use a small food processor or immersion blender to make one or two servings. Larger appliances won't be able to handle a small amount. I wasn't successful using a bullet blender either.
- Use a full-sized food processor or an immersion blender if you scale up the recipe.
- If it's too thick, add a drop or two of water or a dash of vanilla extract. Just a drop!
- If it's runny, chill it in the refrigerator or strain off extra liquid with a fine mesh strainer.
How to top pumpkin cottage cheese
My favorite toppings are a sprinkling of dark chocolate, chopped nuts, or a dollop of whipped cream.
Feeling fancy? Make a fall version of cottage cheese fruit salad by mixing whipped pumpkin cottage cheese with pomegranate arils, apples, and blackberries.
Looking for more pumpkin recipes? Check out these muffins, which get a boost of protein from Greek yogurt:
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📋 Recipe
Whipped Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Dessert
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Equipment
- 1.5-Cup Electric Food Chopper Use a small food processor for one serving; Use a larger food processor if scaling up the recipe. An immersion stick blender can also be sued.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese (low-sodium) any type will work (see notes below)
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons Sugar blend (half real sugar) or to taste; (see notes below for more sweetener options)
- Optional toppings: dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, whipped cream.
Instructions
- Add everything to a small food processor and process for 1 minute. Taste and adjust the sweetness and spice as desired. Scrape down the sides, then process again until smooth and creamy. Don't overprocess, or the mixture may become watery.
- Add optional toppings, such as chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
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Nutrition
Nick says
What are the measurements for all the ingredients?
Thanks!
Marjory Pilley says
Hi! The detailed recipe is located in the recipe card near the bottom of the post.You'll need 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, Dash of pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon of sweetener.
Ariana says
This was great!
Marjory Pilley says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!