Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Print View)

Protein-packed, creamy blend of cottage cheese, honey, and berries for a refreshing sweet treat.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)

→ Sweetener

02 - 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

→ Fruit

03 - 2 cups frozen mixed berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

→ Optional Add-ins

04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - Combine cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract if using, in a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add frozen mixed berries and a pinch of salt to the blended mixture. Pulse until thick and smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Taste the mixture and add more honey if additional sweetness is desired. Blend briefly to combine.
04 - For a soft-serve consistency, serve the mixture immediately in bowls or cones.
05 - Transfer mixture to a freezer-safe container, smooth the surface, and freeze for 2 to 4 hours. Allow to rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
06 - Serve the chilled ice cream in bowls or cones and enjoy this creamy, protein-rich treat.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that premium ice cream creaminess without an ice cream maker
  • The protein content keeps you satisfied for hours instead of the sugar crash
02 -
  • The cottage cheese must blend until completely smooth or you will ruin the texture with grainy bits
  • Adding mix ins like chocolate chips after freezing gives you better texture distribution than mixing them in before
03 -
  • Freeze your food processor bowl for ten minutes first and everything stays colder thicker
  • A high speed blender creates the smoothest texture but a food processor gives you more control
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