Sour Cream from Cottage Cheese
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 58kcal
Sour Cream from Cottage Cheese comes together with just four simple ingredients and a blender to create a creamy, tangy alternative to store-bought sour cream. This homemade blended cottage cheese is perfect for dipping, dolloping, and adding richness to your favorite dishes.
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Equipment
- Mini food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mini food processor or high speed blender and process until smooth.
- Use immediately or store for up to 5 days.
Notes
Storing
- Store leftover sour cream in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The mixture may thicken slightly as it chills, which is normal. Give it a good stir before serving, and if it's too thick, whisk in a splash of milk to achieve the desired consistency.
- I don't recommend freezing this sour cream as the freezing and thawing can alter the smooth and creamy texture, causing it to separate or become watery.
- Always blend until completely smooth. The texture will be gritty if you don't blend long enough. Stop and scrape down the sides of the processor or blender halfway through to ensure everything gets incorporated.
- Adjust the consistency to your liking. Add more milk for a thinner, more pourable sour cream, or use less milk for a thicker version perfect for dipping.
- Chill the sour cream for at least 30 minutes before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and helps the mixture firm up to a more sour cream-like consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. After blending, taste the mixture and adjust the salt or lemon juice as needed. You want it to be tangy and well-seasoned.
- Make a larger batch by simply doubling or trippling the ingredients. The sour cream keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Dairy-free: For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based cottage cheese alternative and non-dairy milk.
- Garlic-herb: Blend in a clove of roasted garlic and a handful of fresh herbs like dill, chives, or parsley for a flavored sour cream perfect for dips.
- Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, or a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Lower-fat version: Use low-fat cottage cheese and skim milk for a lighter option while still maintaining that creamy texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 0.1mg