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Creamy Cottage Cheese Dessert with Vanilla Cake and Fruit Jam Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A luscious and creamy no-bake cottage cheese dessert featuring a smooth cottage cheese and whipped cream filling set with gelatin atop a crunchy vanilla cake or biscuit base. This easy-to-make chilled dessert is subtly sweetened with condensed milk and vanilla, with optional fruit jam swirls to add a burst of flavor. Perfect for a light and refreshing treat that requires minimal prep and no oven baking.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 2 cups full-fat small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp powdered gelatin (or 1 tbsp agar agar)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Base

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla cake or biscuits

Optional

  • 1/3 cup fruit jam or swirl of choice

Instructions

  1. Bloom Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the powdered gelatin or agar agar over about 3 tablespoons of warm water. Allow it to bloom and soften for 5–10 minutes until fully absorbed and gelatinous.
  2. Blend Cottage Cheese: Place the full-fat cottage cheese into a food processor or blender and blend until the texture is completely smooth and creamy, eliminating any curds for a silky filling.
  3. Whip Cream: Using a mixer, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, which will give the dessert its light and airy texture.
  4. Combine Cheese and Cream: Gently fold the blended cottage cheese into the whipped cream using a spatula to maintain the lightness of the mixture.
  5. Add Sweeteners and Flavor: Incorporate the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar into the cheese and cream mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly to combine all flavors.
  6. Incorporate Gelatin: Stir in the bloomed gelatin mixture until fully blended into the creamy mixture, ensuring it will set properly when chilled.
  7. Prepare Base: Evenly press the crushed vanilla cake or biscuit crumbs into the bottom of a springform pan, forming a firm and compact base.
  8. Assemble Dessert: Pour the creamy cottage cheese mixture over the base and smooth the top with a spatula. If desired, gently swirl in the optional fruit jam to create ribbons of flavor within the filling.
  9. Chill to Set: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the gelatin to fully set and the flavors to meld.
  10. Serve: Carefully slice the chilled dessert and serve cold. Optionally garnish with fresh fruit, nuts, or additional jam as desired for presentation and extra flavor.

Notes

  • To make a vegetarian-friendly version, use agar agar as the gelatin substitute.
  • Ensure cottage cheese is well blended for a smooth, creamy texture without lumps.
  • For a lighter dessert, substitute heavy cream with whipped aquafaba or a lower-fat cream alternative.
  • Use a springform pan for easy removal of the dessert.
  • Optional jam swirl adds a beautiful visual and taste contrast but can be omitted for a simpler dessert.
  • Keep refrigerated until serving to maintain the set texture.

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