How to Make Healthy Low Fat Cream Cheese
Make your own low fat cream cheese at home — creamy, tangy, and guilt-free. Perfect for dieters, foodies, and DIY dairy lovers. Easy, healthy,
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1% or 2%
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon garlic or onion powder
Instructions
Smooth the Cottage Cheese:
- If chunky, blend cottage cheese alone for about 30 seconds until smooth.
Add Supporting Ingredients:
- Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and optional seasonings or oil. Blend until thick and creamy (1–2 minutes). Scrape sides if necessary.
Taste and Adjust:
- Add more lemon juice for tang, more salt for flavor, or a splash of milk/yogurt for consistency as needed.
Optional Chilling:
- For a firmer texture, strain in cheesecloth over a bowl and refrigerate 2–4 hours.
Store:
- Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 7 days.
Notes
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 45 kcal |
| Total Fat | 1.2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 4 mg |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 1.1 g |
| Sodium | 115 mg |
| Calcium | 6% Daily Value |
| Probiotics | Present (if yogurt live culture used) |