Cottage cheese ganache is one of the most popular cake topping options. Unlike cream cheese, the cottage cheese used for this frosting lacks the salty aftertaste, resulting in a more delicate flavor. This recipe can be applied in a single layer, without the traditional ganache, resulting in a soft yet stable coating. This ganache can also be used to fill cupcakes or muffins, or to decorate truffles. The amazing combination of cottage cheese and chocolate will surely impress any sweet tooth!

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Curd ganache for leveling the cake

Curd ganache is incredibly quick to make—it's one of the quickest, most affordable, and, most importantly, most delicious cake topping options. Even beginners can achieve a snow-white, stable frosting with this recipe—be sure to try it!
Nutritional value per serving
624.9 kcal
  • Proteins: 3.4 g
  • Fats: 54.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29.1 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    It will work even if you're making it for the first time. Not just this dish, but your first time ever.
  • Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings
  • Butter 82.5%
    200 G
  • White chocolate
    200 G
  • Condensed milk
    20 G
  • Cottage cheese 9%
    to taste
  • Powdered sugar
    10 G

Preparation

Step 1
Curd ganache for cake topping - photo

Prepare the ingredients. The butter should be at room temperature, but the condensed milk and cottage cheese should be chilled.

Step 2

Melt the chocolate in a way convenient for you: in a microwave or in a water bath.

Step 3

Add condensed milk to the chocolate and mix with a spatula or whisk.

Step 4

Add melted butter.

Step 5

Beat with a hand mixer for at least 3-5 minutes until the butter turns white and increases in volume.

Step 6

Blend the cottage cheese thoroughly. If you don't have a blender, you can strain it through a sieve.

Step 7

Divide the cottage cheese into two portions and add it to the cream in two batches, mixing but not whipping.

Step 8

At the end of the preparation, whisk the ganache thoroughly for 3 minutes. Be sure to ensure there are no lumps left.

Similar video recipe: Cream Cheese Ganache

Another similar recipe for cottage cheese lovers is cream cheese ganache. It's easier to make and requires only three ingredients. This cream is ideal for leveling under fondant or for painting: it has a smooth texture and is quite stable. However, it does have one special feature: it must be refrigerated before use.

If desired, you can substitute dark chocolate for the white chocolate in the ganache recipe—don't be afraid to experiment with the proportions to find your perfect cream!