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What Can I Make with Cottage Cheese?

The easiest recipe is a Cottage Cheese Berry Bowl—simply combine cottage cheese, honey, and fresh strawberries. It takes minutes to assemble and needs no cooking. Custrd has other cottage cheese recipes too, from breakfast bakes to pasta dishes.

Cottage Cheese Berry BowlTop recipe

Cottage Cheese Berry Bowl

A quick, creamy bowl of cottage cheese topped with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or a light dessert.

5 min250 cal24g protein

Ingredients

  • •cottage cheese
  • •strawberries
  • •honey

Steps

  1. 1"Spoon the 1 cup cottage cheese into a serving bowl and spread it evenly."
  2. 2"Rinse and hull the 1 cup strawberries, then slice them into halves or quarters."
  3. 3"Arrange the sliced strawberries over the cottage cheese in a single layer."
  4. 4"Drizzle the 1 tbsp honey over the top of the berries and cheese."
  5. 5"Serve immediately, or chill for 10 minutes if you prefer it cold."

Why this works

Cottage cheese has a mild, slightly tangy flavor that pairs naturally with sweetness. Honey adds richness and binds the bowl together, while strawberries bring bright acidity and juiciness that cuts through the creaminess. The contrast between the soft curds and firm berries creates an appealing texture.

This combination works because each ingredient does one job well: cottage cheese provides protein and body, honey delivers sweetness without overpowering, and strawberries add freshness. Together they balance sweet, tart, and savory in a single bite.

More you can make

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Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake

20 min

Buttery Cottage Cheese Scramble

10 min

5-Minute Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Balls

5 min

Cottage Cheese Alfredo Fettuccine

15 min

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Frequently asked

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Yes. Thaw them first and drain any excess liquid so the bowl doesn't become watery. Fresh berries hold their shape better, but frozen work in a pinch.

What if I don't have honey?

Maple syrup, agave, or even jam work as sweeteners. Adjust the amount to your taste. You can also skip sweetener if your strawberries are very ripe.

What other cottage cheese recipes does Custrd have?

Custrd includes Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake, Buttery Cottage Cheese Scramble, 5-Minute Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Balls, and Cottage Cheese Alfredo Fettuccine. Use the app to find recipes based on what else you have on hand.

Can I make this ahead?

Assemble it just before eating. If you mix it early, the strawberries will release juice and soften the texture. Keep ingredients separate in the fridge and combine when ready to eat.

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