Cottage Cheese Dessert Recipe

This unbelievably easy Cottage Cheese Delight is a refreshing, light dessert perfect for a hot day or a quick sweet treat. With minimal prep (mostly chilling!), this recipe comes together in just 2 minutes! The creamy cottage cheese blends beautifully with sweet pineapple and cool whip for a surprisingly delightful flavor combination. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this simple yet elegant dessert!

Prep Time 12 mins
Cook Time 720 mins
Calories 77.5 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cottage Cheese Dessert

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How to Make Cottage Cheese Dessert

  1. In a large bowl, gently combine 16 ounces (2 cups) of cottage cheese, 3 ounces (1 package) of strawberry Jell-O crystals (or your favorite flavor!), and 1 cup of crushed pineapple, drained.
  2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
  3. Just before serving, gently fold in 8 ounces (1 container) of cool whip. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy this light and refreshing dessert!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

6g

Carbs

2g

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