Substituting Ricotta Cheese with Cottage Cheese
4.0 (1)
Vegetarian
Contains Dairy
You will need:
1cupCottage Cheese
Substitution ratio: 1 cup Ricotta Cheese = 1 cup Cottage Cheese
Effects on Your Baking
Both have mild, slightly tangy dairy flavors that are quite similar. Cottage cheese can be marginally saltier depending on the brand. The flavor difference in baked goods like ricotta cake or cannoli filling is minimal once other ingredients are added.
Best Uses
Cakes
Pastries
Quick Breads
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Nutrition Facts
For Substitution Ingredients
Serving size
225g
Calories 239
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.9g
15%
Total Carbohydrates 8.0g
3%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 8.0g
16%
Protein 25.9g
52%
Sodium 976.5mg
42%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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