These no bake cottage cheese brownies are so fudgy and rich. They are just 2 ingredients and don’t require any flour, eggs, butter or oil. They are easy to make and store well.
A stack of four brownies

These brownies are very rich and fudgy. They are an easy treat when you are craving a rich chocolate dessert but also want something that is a little healthier.

Ingredients

  • Cottage cheese
  • Dark chocolate

Cottage cheese: Make sure to use 4% cottage cheese. Low fat cottage cheese is too watery and will change the texture of the brownies.

Dark chocolate: I recommend using dark chocolate that is at least 60% cocoa. If you use a lower cocoa amount, the brownies will not set.

How to Make No Bake Cottage Cheese Brownies

  • The cottage cheese is added to a blender and blended until completely smooth.
  • The chocolate is melted until smooth.
  • The cottage cheese is added to the chocolate and stirred together until you have a uniform batter.
  • Transfer the batter to your prepared pan. Place into the fridge to set.
  • Once the brownies are set, they are ready to cut and serve. You can also decorate the brownies before serving.

Texture

These brownies do not have the same texture as baked brownies. However, they are very rich, soft and fudgy.
A bite taken from a brownie

Expert Tips

  • Make sure your cottage cheese is completely smooth before adding it to the chocolate batter. You also need to make sure the cottage cheese is room temperature, otherwise it will cause the chocolate to seize.
  • These brownies are very rich, so I recommend cutting them into small servings.

Brownies cut into squares with a chocolate frosting

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2 Ingredient Healthier No Bake Cottage Cheese Brownies

These no bake cottage cheese brownies are so rich and fudgy. They are just 2 ingredients and don't contain any flour, eggs, butter or oil.
Servings: 12 brownies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup +2 tbsp (257g) 4% cottage cheese, brought to room temperature, see note
  • 2 cups (299g) dark chocolate chips, 60% cocoa

Instructions
 

  • Line the bottom of a 7 or 8 inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later. (Your brownies will be thicker with a 7 inch pan and a little thinner with an 8 inch pan.)
  • Blend cottage cheese in a blender until completely smooth, stopping to scrape the sides as needed to help the blender blend.
  • Add chocolate chips to a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between with a silicone spatula, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, you could do this over low heat in a double boiler on the stove.
  • Add the cottage cheese to the bowl of melted chocolate. Make sure your cottage cheese is room temperature, otherwise it will cause the chocolate to seize. Mix until the cottage cheese is fully incorporated and you have a uniform chocolate batter. The batter will be thick, like a pudding consistency.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
  • Put in the fridge to set (about 2-3 hours or overnight). When brownies are set, they will feel mostly firm on the surface but have a little give. Once brownies are set, remove them from the pan. Slice brownies with a large sharp knife, wiping the blade in between, for clean cuts. I recommend cutting the brownies into small servings, about 12-16, because they are very rich. You can also decorate the brownies with frosting before cutting and serving. Store any leftover brownies in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

  • Cottage cheese note: This recipe works best with 4% cottage cheese. Lowfat cottage cheese alters the texture. Also try to use a cottage cheese that contains around 13 grams of protein per 1/2 cup serving. I used Amazon Grocery cottage cheese.* I think this recipe will work with most brands of cottage cheese but I don't recommend Good Culture brand because it is quite thick and difficult to fully blend smooth.
  • I like using my Nutribullet* for blending smaller amounts of cottage cheese.
  • *These product links are affiliate links. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
  • Dark chocolate note: You want to use dark chocolate chips (sometimes labeled bittersweet chocolate chips) that contain at least 60% cocoa. If you use a chocolate with less cocoa, the brownies won't set well. You can use a a higher percentage cocoa, but your brownies will be more firm. Also make sure your dark chocolate chips contain lecithin. Avoid brands like Enjoy Life that don't contain any lecithin because that ingredient is needed to help keep the chocolate smooth and prevent it from seizing. I used Ghiradelli dark chocolate chips.
  • The brownies don't need frosting because they are very rich, but frosting does make them look nicer. If you want to frost the brownies, here is the recipe I used.
  • Optional chocolate frosting:
    • 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips
    • 1/3 cup canned coconut milk (you can also use heavy cream)
    • Add chocolate chips to a medium bowl and set aside. Heat coconut milk in a small pot or pan over medium low heat. Heat until simmering. Pour hot coconut milk over chocolate chips. Let sit for 60 seconds then gently mix until chocolate is completely melted. If the chocolate is not completely melted, you can briefly heat in the microwave and stir again until melted. Frost ganache over surface of the brownies. You should have some leftover frosting.
  • Estimated nutrition does not include optional frosting.
Serving: 1brownie, Calories: 154kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 74mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 11g, NET CARBS: 12
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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