Servings: 4 servings
Net Carbs: 3g
A creamy, high protein keto cranberry cottage cheese salad made with real cranberries, chopped pecans, and no added sugar. Lightly sweet, low carb, and diabetic friendly - perfect as a festive mini dessert or sweet holiday side.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cranberries
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoon Swerve (granulated)
- 1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract - sugar free
- 2 teaspoon Swerve (granulated)
- 1/4 cup pecans
Instructions
- Combine cranberries, water, and sweetener in a small saucepan. Cook for 5–8 minutes until the berries soften and turn jammy. Remove from heat and cool completely.1/4 cup cranberries, 1 tablespoon water, 2 teaspoon Swerve (granulated)
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth.1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- Add the heavy cream, sweetener, and vanilla to the blended cottage cheese. Blend until thick and creamy.3/4 cup heavy cream, 2 teaspoon Swerve (granulated), 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract - sugar free
- Fold in the cooled cranberry base and the chopped pecans. Leave streaks for a swirled look or mix fully for a soft pink salad.1/4 cup pecans
- Chill for 30 minutes so the salad thickens and the flavors settle.
Notes
- Sweeteners: Allulose stays the softest. Swerve and erythritol blends may firm slightly as they chill.
- Flavor variations: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or orange zest for a holiday feel.
- Texture: Add 1 tablespoon extra cream for a softer texture.
- Nuts: Swap pecans for walnuts or skip them for a smoother salad.
- Serving: Four small portions as a sweet side or two richer dessert portions.
Nutrition Per 1 Serving
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 223.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.8g | Net Carbs: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21.7g | Saturated Fat: 11.1g | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 2.5g
Recipe Link:
https://coachrallyrus.com/keto-recipes/keto-cranberry-cottage-cheese-salad/
By Rally Rus | Easy Keto Recipes & High Protein Low Carb Meals
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