Cottage Cheese Fudge
Recipe summary
A high-protein, healthy cottage cheese fudge made with cottage cheese, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and optional coconut oil or butter, chilled until firm.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups (500g) Cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup (33g) Cocoa powder
- 250g (8.8oz) Dark chocolate, high-quality
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or melted butter
Method
- 1
Process the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides to remove lumps.
- 2
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and melt it using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until fully melted.
- 3
Add cocoa powder and coconut oil to the blended cottage cheese and blend until smooth.
- 4
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the melted chocolate, and mix until combined and smooth.
- 5
Line an 8-inch (20cm) square baking dish with parchment paper, pour the fudge mixture into the dish, and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 6
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm. For a firmer texture, freeze for 30–60 minutes. Slice and serve.
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Original video
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Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxDsdWnwi2o
