It's already mashed up. I use it in place of ricotta cheese, and I usually buy the 1% milkfat stuff, because I watch the cholesterol. I have used it for buffalo chicken dip and things like that. 12 Ricotta Cheese. Use cottage cheese as a low-fat topping for jacket potatoes and toast, or cook in crispy fritters. Lighter, healthier cake frosting is possible when you throw cottage cheese into the mix. However, when used for cooking gravies, it can be used as-is. Ensure that the label reads cream cheese and not cottage cheese. This mild, fresh cheese also makes a healthy dip. Make the frosting: In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. The same with sour cream. Aim for fluffiness. Originated from Italy, ricotta cheese is used fresh and tastes milder than most cheeses, with a milky aftertaste. I use it in place of ricotta cheese, and I usually buy the 1% milkfat stuff, because I watch the cholesterol. Powdered sugar: Powdered sugar also referred to as confectioners sugar or icing sugar is used to add sweetness and help thicken the whipped cream. I personally buy whipped cottage cheese at the store. It's already mashed up. I've read that you can freeze cream cheese but that it will not maintain the same texture, so it is better used to cook with than in icings. Neither the butter nor the cream cheese are allowed under the home … Cottage cheese is a great cream cheese alternative mostly because of its texture and taste. I would try it first, as you can eat any screw-ups and it would be delicious. I often use half cottage cheese and half ricotta in recipes that ask for all ricotta because I like the balance and lightness that the cottage cheese brings to the table. The recipe that I use for the frosting requires 4 ounces of cream cheese, a stick of butter, 2 cups of powdered sugar, a teaspoon of vanilla, and a quarter teaspoon of lemon extract. 4 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating. And you can make a really good version of gnudi with it. But if you love cottage cheese, use it. I have frozen sour cream and used it for WASC but I wouldn't use it for my baked potato because of the texture. And it is a great addition to a mac and cheese if you are trying to lighten up a recipe without losing creamy goodness. Add the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, beat the fat and icing sugar together; Add the cheese to the icing sugar mixture and beat until well incorporated. Given its crumbly texture, to use ricotta as a substitute for cream cheese, you will have to mix it with an equal amount of yogurt, to attain the right texture required to make dips or in baking.. 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