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

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cottage Cheese Dessert

16 ounces (2 cups) cottage cheese
Orange Jell O
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
8 ounces (1 container) Cool Whip

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How to Make Cottage Cheese Dessert

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.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
Just before serving, gently fold in 8 ounces (1 container) of cool whip. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Serve immediately and enjoy this light and refreshing dessert!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cottage Cheese Dessert?

Cottage Cheese Dessert takes about 732 minutes from start to finish — roughly 12 minutes to prepare and 720 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cottage Cheese Dessert?

Cottage Cheese Dessert has approximately 77.5 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cottage Cheese Dessert?

The key ingredients for Cottage Cheese Dessert are Cottage Cheese, Orange Jell O, Crushed Pineapple, Cool Whip. See the full list with measurements above.