Freezer Fudge Bites (Viral Cottage Cheese Fudge Recipe)

Inside: Get a fun and easy recipe for Cottage Cheese Fudge Bites. They’re cool, creamy, and contain 2 grams of protein each.

Cottage cheese is having a good time.

It is rich in protein and calcium. And like cauliflower, it’s the wonder twin of ingredients, capable of taking on all sorts of unexpected shapes and forms.

As a former extremely picky eater, I don’t like the texture of plain cottage cheese. Therefore, it is important to blend it.

I use cottage cheese in my protein pancakes and protein waffles, which I’ve been eating almost every morning for the past few months.

So when I saw a video about two-ingredient cottage cheese fudge, I had to try it.

I love fudge. Fun fact: For several summers I worked at one of the fudge shops on the beach.

However, when I made the recipe that went viral, it had a bit more of a cottage cheese flavor than I liked. So I tweaked it until I came up with freezer fudge bites that taste like two-bite fudgesicles.

No, adding cottage cheese to something doesn’t suddenly make you shine in the light of virtue. And fudge is still fudge.

But as someone who has become increasingly sensitive to the effects of sugar on my blood sugar levels, I appreciate that this fudge contains a little extra protein (2 grams each).

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Ingredients of freezer fudge bites

Milk Chocolate Chips: My family and I liked this flavor better when we used milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet. Cottage cheese: I use low-fat, but feel free to use your favorite type. Maple Syrup: We use real maple syrup. Vanilla extract: Genuine or imitation, it doesn’t matter. Sprinkles: Optional (but fun!).

How to make freezer fudge bites

Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until completely melted (mine took about 75 seconds total in the microwave).

Combine melted chocolate, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla in a food processor. I use my trusty mini food processor for this. I tried it in a blender, but it was too thick.

Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners (or spray well with cooking spray). Spoon the mixture two-thirds of the way into the compartment, top with sprinkles if desired, and freeze until solid. It will take about 2-3 hours to completely harden.

Remove from the pot and store in an airtight container in the freezer. Take it out of the freezer, chill it, and enjoy.

Questions about Cottage Cheese Freezer Fudge Bites

Can I use a blender instead?

In my experience it’s different. I tried using a high speed blender but the mixture was too thick.

How should I store these?

These should be stored in the freezer. Otherwise it will melt. Once set, use a spoon to gently remove from the muffin tin and place in an airtight container. Eat immediately after removing from the freezer.

Do these taste like cottage cheese?

No, only if you use milk chocolate chips. The sourness of the cottage cheese was more pronounced when semi-sweet chips were used.

Can I use semi-sweet chips?

Yes, but it’s not as sweet, and the sourness of cottage cheese is more pronounced.

Can I reduce sugar?

You can also omit the maple syrup or reduce the amount of chocolate chips to 2/3 or 3/4 cup depending on your preference.

How much protein is in these cottage cheese fudge bites?

If you get a batch of 20 Freezer Fudge Bites, each one will contain 2 grams of protein.

Are these healthy?

Of course, “health” is in the eye of the beholder. I think of these as fun sweet treats.

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