Research suggests that more than 70 percent of Americans love to eat cottage cheese. The creamy, fresh ingredient, which is made from cow’s milk, is undeniably incredibly versatile: it’s often enjoyed with salads, or used as a dipping condiment, but it can also be eaten with waffles, fruit, and baked goods. It’s likely been enjoyed for centuries, and in recent months, it has experienced a new surge of popularity thanks to a #cottagecheese trend on TikTok. But what actually is cottage cheese? And is it possible for vegans to enjoy it, too?
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What is cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese is a type of fresh cheese, which means that, like ricotta, mascarpone, and mozzarella, it doesn’t need to go through an aging process. It’s a fermented product, made with the curds of cow’s milk and cream. It likely gets its name from old cottages, where it used to be made as a…