If you love cherries you will love this keto cherry whipped cottage cheese dessert or snack. I have two ways to make these low carb treats. One is like a low carb cherry dessert and one is more like a sugar free snack. Either way you only need a few ingredients and 10 minutes to make this high protein whipped cottage cheese recipe.
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Have you tried whipped cottage cheese yet? It’s such a simple thing but it has the consistency of cream cheese and you can make it sweet or savory. It’s especially nice for those that are not a fan of cottage cheese because of the texture. And it has a high protein content.
Well recently I’ve been in the mood for frozen cherries. So today I thought I’d use my frozen cherries to make this keto cherry whipped cottage cheese. And I made it two ways.
One was more like a dessert. I used cherry extract and cooked down the cherries to use a sauce and topping. This one took a few more minutes but I liked it better and it has less carbs. It has 5.2 grams of net carbs and 12.8 grams of protein.
The other I just used frozen cherries to make a completely blended cottage cheese. This version was easier, took only 5 minutes or less and used just 3 ingredients. However it wasn’t really low carb. It’s still very healthy and delicious but it had 12.5 grams of net carbs but 19.5 grams of protein. Either option is good.
Recipe ingredients and substitutes.
The simple ingredients I used for this recipe were frozen cherries, plain cottage cheese and sweetener. For the one version I also used cherry extract for extra flavor. FYI cherries have quite a few carbs but you can make this with lower carb berries like strawberries, raspberries or blackberries too.
Frozen Cherries
While you could use fresh cherries I think frozen is better, especially if you are going to make the version where you use them in a high speed blender. Since they are frozen they chill the cottage cheese and make it thicker.
One thing to note, make sure they are pitted and do not have any add sugar. The ingredients should only be cherries.
Good Culture Cottage Cheese
You can use any cottage cheese brand you want but this brand is low in carbs and very creamy. I love the texture and it’s very healthy for you. Usually full fat cottage cheese has less carbs than low fat.
And you can use either large or small curd cottage cheese. It all gets whipped together to create a creamy texture so it doesn’t matter.
Swerve Sweetener
Again you can use your favorite sweetener of choice but I love Swerve products and usually use them. I like confectioners powder sugar because it blends nicely.
Cherry Extract
This adds even more flavor and very few calories and no carbs. Note it doesn’t add sweetness, just flavor. This is optional and only used in the dessert version but it would be good in both versions. But you could skip it if you wanted.
How to make keto cherry whipped cottage cheese two ways.
Step 1: For the dessert and low carb version you want to first get the cherries cooking on the stove. Heat up a small pan over medium high heat. Add the fruit, sweetener and a couple tablespoons of water.
Step 2: Let this simmer for about 5-10 minutes until the cherries wilt and it starts to form a syrup of sorts from the juice. You won’t get too much sauce but enough to make this recipe. When done, set aside to cool down.
Note I made 3 desserts and used 3 cherries and bit of sauce on each one so you will probably have ½ of this recipe leftover. You can store it in the refrigerator and use it another time.
Step 3: Spoon the cottage cheese into a food processor or high speed blender. I like the food processor because it’s easier to scrape out all of the mixture compared to a blender but you can use either.
Step 4: Add the sweetener and extract and blend until it has a smooth and creamy consistency like below.
Step 5: I used 3 small dessert cups for this dessert recipe. So spoon the cottage cheese mixture into small dessert cups or bowls and top with some of the cherry sauce. Let chill before eating. Below you can see what they look like.
Step 6: For the other version you simple add the cottage cheese and sweetener. Blend until the cottage has no lumps and is creamy. Add the frozen cherry and blend some more until the cherries have totally pureed into the cottage cheese.
Taste test to see if it’s sweet enough for you and adjust accordingly. The cherries have a natural sweetness but you might want it sweeter. Spoon into bowl and let refrigerate for awhile. If you are using frozen berries you can eat it right away.
This version tastes more like thick cherry Greek yogurt but doesn’t have that sour taste. As a matter of fact this is a good substitute for yogurt. It’s very thick and creamy. I would eat this as a delicious breakfast or healthy treat.
Store leftovers in an airtight container. If you have extra cherry sauce you can store them in a separate container. Please scroll down to view the printable recipe card.
More healthy cherry treat recipes.
If you are looking for more healthy yet simple recipes that use frozen dark cherries, try one of these sweet treats.
- chocolate cherry baked quinoa breakfast
- keto black cherry ice cream
- dairy free cherry cheesecake treats
If love the cherries and anything cherry flavored I think you will really enjoy this keto cherry whipped cottage cheese recipe. I personally like the one that is more of a dessert (because I love dessert). But the other version is great for healthy breakfast or snack. Enjoy!
The nutritional info for the whole batch of cherry sauce which makes about 21 cherries is 103 calories / 0g fat / 22g carbs / 3g fiber / 1g protein = 19g net carbs (for the whole batch).
The nutritional info for the dessert with the cherry topping is 113 calories / 4g fat / 5.7g carbs / 0.5g fiber / 12.8g protein = 5.2g net carbs. This is for 1 of 3 servings which used 3 cherries from the sauce in each one.
The nutritional info for the blended version is 193 calories / 6g fat / 14g carbs / 1.5g fiber / 19.5g protein = 12.5g net carbs. This made 2 servings.
Keto Cherry Whipped Cottage Cheese Recipe
Yield: 3
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
This keto cherry whipped cottage cheese recipe is perfect for a healthy dessert or nutritious snack. There are two versions that will be sure to please.
Ingredients
Cherry Sauce and Topping
- 1 cup frozen cherries, pitted no added sugar
- 1 tablespoon Swerve sweetener
- 2 tablespoons water
Whipped Cottage Cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese (I like Good Culture)
- 2 tablespoons Swerve sweetener
- 2 teaspoon cherry extract
Blended Version
- 1 cup cottage cheese (I like Good Culture)
- 1 cup frozen cherries, pitted no sugar added
- 2 tablespoons Swerve sweetener
Instructions
- For the version with cherry topping. - Heat up a small sauce pan and add the frozen cherries, sweetener and water. Mix and cook until the cherries soften and there is a bit of sauce accumulating in the pot. (Note I make 3 desserts out of this recipe but only used half of this. Store leftovers in an airtight container.)
- Meanwhile add the cottage cheese and sweetener into a food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy and doesn't have any lumps.
- Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into 3 dessert cups and top with cooled down cherry topping. I used 3 cherries and a bit of sauce on each of mine. Refrigerate until ready to eat.
- For the blended version: Add cottage cheese, sweetener and flavor extract to a food processor and blend until creamy. Add the frozen cherrries and blend again until the cherries have fully pureed. You can leave some bits of cherry in there if you wish.
- Spoon into 2 dishes and refrigerate until ready to eat. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
The nutritional information for the whole batch of cherry sauce which makes about 21 cherries - 103 calories / 0g fat / 22g carbs / 3g fiber / 1g protein = 19g net carbs (for the whole batch).
The nutritional information for the dessert with the cherry topping is 113 calories / 4g fat / 5.7g carbs / 0.5g fiber / 12.8g protein = 5.2g net carbs. This is for 1 of 3 servings which used 3 cherries from the sauce in each one.
The nutritional informtaion for the blended version is 193 calories / 6g fat / 14g carbs / 1.5g fiber / 19.5g protein = 12.5g net carbs. This made 2 servings.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 113
