Lower-Calorie Alternative to Cream Cheese

Blended Cottage Cheese saves about 591 calories per cup compared to Cream Cheese, at a 1.0:1 ratio by volume.

Cream Cheese (cups)

Amount called for in recipe — used at the same amount by volume

Calories (Cream Cheese)

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Calories (Blended Cottage Cheese)

Good to know: Blend cottage cheese smooth in a food processor before using — it isn't a direct swap straight from the tub. Milder in flavor than cream cheese.

Cream Cheese (cups)	Blended Cottage Cheese (grams)	Calories Saved

Common questions

What is the best lower-calorie alternative to Cream Cheese?

Blended Cottage Cheese is the closest lower-calorie alternative to Cream Cheese, used at a 1.0:1 ratio by volume.

Does substituting Blended Cottage Cheese change the result?

Blend cottage cheese smooth in a food processor before using — it isn't a direct swap straight from the tub. Milder in flavor than cream cheese.