Mary's Cottage Cheese Dessert Recipe

This light and dreamy dessert, shared by a dear friend, is a healthier twist on a classic! Combining creamy cottage cheese with vibrant fruit and tangy Jell-O, it's perfect for any occasion. Customize it with your favorite seasonal fruits and Jell-O flavors for endless delicious variations. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this surprisingly simple yet elegant treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 299.7 kcal
Protein 51g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mary's Cottage Cheese Dessert

  • Sugar Free Raspberry Gelatin
  • Cool Whip Lite
  • Fresh Raspberry
  • Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese

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How to Make Mary's Cottage Cheese Dessert

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve 3 oz (1 packet) of Jell-O powder in 1 cup of boiling water until completely dissolved.
  2. Add 1 cup of cold water to the dissolved Jell-O and stir gently.
  3. Gently fold in 16 oz (2 cups) of cold cottage cheese until well combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Add 1 cup of your favorite chopped fruit (e.g., mandarin oranges, strawberries, blueberries).
  5. Gently fold in 8 oz (1 cup) of whipped topping (Cool Whip or equivalent).
  6. Pour the mixture into a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
  7. Serve chilled and enjoy! Variations: Try orange Jell-O with mandarin oranges, strawberry Jell-O with fresh strawberries, or experiment with other fruit and Jell-O combinations!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

42g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mary's Cottage Cheese Dessert?

Mary's Cottage Cheese Dessert takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mary's Cottage Cheese Dessert?

Mary's Cottage Cheese Dessert has approximately 299.7 calories per serving, with about 51 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mary's Cottage Cheese Dessert?

The key ingredients for Mary's Cottage Cheese Dessert are Sugar Free Raspberry Gelatin, Cool Whip Lite, Fresh Raspberry, Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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