Name: Whipped Cottage Cheese with Marinated Tomatoes and Florida Orange Juice Balsamic Reduction
Yield: 1 (207g)
Ingredients: ¾ cup Florida Orange Juice; ¾ cup balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup honey; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved and quartered; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 tablespoons Florida Orange Juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 3 tablespoons orange balsamic reduction; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups full-fat cottage cheese; 3 tablespoons orange balsamic reduction; 3 tablespoons Florida Orange Juice; 2 teaspoons orange zest; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

40 mins

Servings

In need of a quick and easy something to put out for guests? You can go traditional, or you can go viral! This Whipped Cottage Cheese with Marinated Tomatoes and Florida Orange Juice Balsamic Reduction is a fun and tasty take on the viral whipped cottage cheese trend. The rich whipped cottage cheese balances well with the sweet and savory balsamic reduction. This is the recipe your guests will ask you for before they leave for the evening.

Ingredients

Sweet Orange Balsamic Reduction

¾ cup Florida Orange Juice
¾ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup honey

Marinated Tomatoes

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved and quartered
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 tablespoons Florida Orange Juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
3 tablespoons orange balsamic reduction
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Whipped Cottage Cheese

3 cups full-fat cottage cheese
3 tablespoons orange balsamic reduction
3 tablespoons Florida Orange Juice
2 teaspoons orange zest
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine orange juice, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Whisk together until honey is well incorporated.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer.
Simmer uncovered for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has reduced by about two-thirds and coats the back of a spoon. Don’t allow it to thicken beyond that, or it may begin to turn too firm (like candy). Remove from heat and let cool completely. You should have approximately ½ cup of the orange balsamic honey reduction.
In a medium bowl, combine halved and quartered cherry tomatoes, olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, chopped fresh basil, 3 tablespoons of the cooled orange balsamic reduction, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine and let marinate for at least 15 minutes while preparing the cottage cheese.
In a food processor, combine cottage cheese, 3 tablespoons of the cooled orange balsamic reduction, orange juice, orange zest, and black pepper. Process for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Spread the whipped cottage cheese in a shallow serving bowl or platter. Top with the marinated tomatoes, and discard most of the juices or reserve to dress a salad. Drizzle with any remaining orange balsamic reduction if desired.
Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size(207g)

Amount per serving

Calories250

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 18mg6%

Sodium 727mg32%

Total Carbohydrate 34g11%

Dietary Fiber 0g1%

Total Sugars 27g

Protein 12g25%

Vitamin D 0mcg1%

Calcium 110mg11%

Iron 1mg3%

Potassium 277mg8%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Nutrition information is sourced from Spoonacular and the USDA. Values are estimates that may vary based on ingredients and preparation methods and may not reflect the most recent updates to these databases.