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This 3 ingredient cottage cheese pudding is super creamy and full of chocolate flavor. It takes seconds to make and packs in over 25 grams of protein per serve.
Cottage cheese is having its moment right now, and no one is complaining, especially not me. It’s protein-packed, easy to mask the flavor, and versatile. Inspired by my protein pudding, I switched out the yogurt for cottage cheese, and honestly, it’s my new nightly (and healthy!) dessert.
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Why I love this recipe
- High protein. Each serving packs in over 25 grams of protein, and there are even more ways to increase it.
- Just 3 ingredients. Cottage cheese, a sweetener, and cocoa powder. It’s almost like my cottage cheese chocolate mousse.
- Easy to customize. I can’t eat the same thing day in and day out, so I’ve shared some of my tried and tested flavor variations.
- Healthy enough for breakfast! Thanks to the healthy and wholesome ingredients used, you can enjoy this pudding guilt-free first thing in the morning.
Craving more cottage cheese dessert recipes? Try my cottage cheese ice cream, cottage cheese muffins, cottage cheese cheesecake, or cottage cheese cookies next.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“I just made this, and my mind is racing with the possibilities. I used sugar-free maple syrup and 2% cottage cheese in mine. It is so, so good. I did use a bit more syrup to satisfy my extra sweet tooth. Thank you for the great recipes!” – Holly
Ingredients needed
- Cottage cheese. I prefer using full-fat cottage cheese as it has a richer flavor, but low-fat or non-fat will also work. If you want this pudding to be dairy-free, use my dairy-free cottage cheese.
- Honey. You must add a liquid or granulated sweetener. I alternate between honey and maple syrup, but brown or white sugar also works.
- Cocoa powder. Unsweetened, please. You can adjust the amount to your preferred richness level.
How to make cottage cheese pudding
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Step 1- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Step 2- Transfer to small bowls or serving dishes and chill for at least thirty minutes to firm up.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Add more protein. Adding a few tablespoons of your favorite protein powder can increase the protein even more. I like vanilla-flavored protein, as it adds extra sweetness.
- Start with my whipped cottage cheese and skip the blending altogether!
- Chill the pudding once it has been blended. It intensifies the flavors and thickens it nicely.
- Blend thoroughly. No one likes clumps in their pudding, so be sure everything is broken down nicely and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust the sweetness. Depending on how sweet you prefer desserts, you may need to add a little more sweetener than suggested.
Storage instructions
To store: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to three days.
To freeze: Cottage cheese pudding can be frozen for up to two months. Let thaw completely before enjoying.
Frequently asked questions
If you don’t want to use cottage cheese, replace it with full-fat Greek or coconut yogurt.
More high-protein desserts to try
- Protein ice cream
- Protein brownies
- Protein cheesecake
- Cottage cheese brownies
- Protein muffins
- Protein donuts
- Or any of my high protein dessert recipes
If you tried this Cottage Cheese Pudding Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please rate the recipe and let me know how it went in the comments below. It really helps others thinking of making the recipe.
Cottage Cheese Pudding
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or more, as needed
Instructions
- In a high speed blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and honey, and blend until smooth. Taste the pudding and if it isn't sweet enough, add more honey. If it's not rich enough, add more cocoa powder.
- Transfer into serving bowls, cover, and refrigerate for at least thirty minutes.
Notes
- Brownie batter. Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips, and melt the chocolate over the top (like a magic shell).
- Strawberry cheesecake. Omit the peanut flour and add sliced strawberries and one crushed graham cracker.
- Cookies and cream. Omit the peanut flour and add two crushed Oreo or sandwich cookies.
- Chocolate peanut butter. Add 1 tablespoon each of peanut butter and cocoa powder, and drizzle melted chocolate and peanut butter on top.
- Chocolate chip cookie dough. Crumble up some edible cookie dough and toss it through the mixture.
Nutrition
Originally published June 2023, updated and republished March 2025
I thought this recipe will include pudding instant powder. But it doesnt. I am curious how it will turn out without it.
Excellent – my thoughts are this would be great for seniors that do not eat enough protein!
Excellent combination – my thoughts are this would be great for seniors that don’t get enough protein in their diet.
Can you use PB2 instead of Peanut Flour
Yes!
can you substitute peanut flour?
That is my question as well!
Arman said in the article: “peanut flour thickens the pudding while also giving it a subtle peanut flavor. You can swap this out for protein powder.”
What a fab & quick dessert recipe. Quick question, could peanut flour be substituted with peanut butter?
Yes!!!
I just made this and my mind is racing with the possibilities. I used sugar free maple syrup and 2% cottage cheese in mine. It is so, so good. I did use a bit more syrup to satisfy my extra sweet tooth. Thank you for the great recipes!