Pistachio Cottage Cheese Pudding | Healthy, Low carb
Thick, creamy, and velvety, this Healthy Pistachio Cottage Cheese Pudding is rich in pistachio flavour with a naturally beautiful green colour, made without any artificial colours. It’s refined sugar-free, gluten-free, low carb, and high in protein, yet feels indulgent and satisfying. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it comes together in under 10 minutes. Simply add everything to a blender, blend until creamy, decorate, and enjoy a nourishing make-ahead dessert that feels special with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Pudding
- 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon roasted pistachios 60 g
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder 6 g
- 1 cup cottage cheese 250 g
- 5 large dates 100 g
- 3 tablespoons rosewater 45 ml
- Pinch of salt
Topping
- 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar-free white chocolate
- 1 tablespoon natural pistachio butter homemade
Optional Decoration
- Chopped pistachios
- Dried rose petals optional
Instructions
- Blend the puddingAdd the roasted pistachios, matcha powder, cottage cheese, dates, rosewater, and a pinch of salt to a blender or food processor.Blend until smooth, soft, and creamy.
- Transfer to glassesTransfer the pudding into serving glasses and smooth the top.
- Melt the white chocolateMelt the sugar-free white chocolate gently, stirring until smooth.
- Make the pistachio white chocolate mixtureMix 1/2 tablespoon of the melted white chocolate with the natural pistachio butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the toppingDrizzle the remaining plain melted white chocolate over each glass.Then drizzle the pistachio–white chocolate mixture on top.
- Make the swirl (optional)Use a toothpick or wooden skewer to gently drag through the drizzle and create a swirl pattern.Method 1: Lines + toothpick swirl: Drizzle the pistachio–white chocolate mixture in straight lines across the top.Use a toothpick or wooden skewer and gently drag through the lines to create a soft swirl pattern.Method 2: Drops + toothpick swirl: Spoon small drops of the pistachio–white chocolate mixture over the top.Use a toothpick or wooden skewer to gently swirl the drops into a decorative pattern.
- RefrigerateRefrigerate for 1 hour to overnight before serving.Finish with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals if desired.
Notes
Natural pistachio butter is best because it has a creamy, slightly runny texture, so it mixes easily with white chocolate and drizzles smoothly.
HOW TO ROAST PISTACHIOS
- Preheat oven to 160°C fan / 170°C
- Spread pistachios on a tray in a single layer.
- Roast for 5–7 minutes, until lightly fragrant.
- Cool completely before using.
Nutrition per serving: 1 of 4 servings
Calories: 248 kcal, Protein: 11.2 g, Carbohydrate: 14.3 g, Net Carb: 11.6 g, Sugars: 10.2 g, Fat: 16.5 g, Saturated Fat: 4.6 g, Fiber: 2.7 g, Sodium: 155 mg Serving Note: This recipe yields 4 small dessert cups (approx. 105–110 g each) In the video, I used 2 large dessert glasses (each equals 2 servings). Feel free to divide it into 2 or 4 portions depending on your preference! Nutrition Facts Notes: ✔️ This recipe yields 4 servings, each around 105–110 g ✔️ Naturally sweetened with dates and sugar-free white chocolate, contains no refined sugar ✔️ Cottage cheese provides high-quality protein and calcium ✔️ Pistachios offer healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based iron ✔️ Matcha adds antioxidants and a gentle energy lift from natural caffeine ✔️ Rosewater brings floral flavor without adding calories or sugar ✔️ Contains moderate natural sugars from dates; sugar-free chocolate keeps net carbs lower ✔️ Net carbs are reduced thanks to fiber from pistachios and matcha ✔️ Gluten free and refined sugar free ✔️ Suitable for low-sugar diets, but not keto due to date content
Note: These values are approximate and actual values may vary based on the specific brands or type of ingredients used.
