Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Printable Version)
Frozen cottage cheese dessert with creamy texture and customizable mix-ins for a protein-rich sweet treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 2 cups (450 g) full-fat cottage cheese
02 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
→ Sweeteners
03 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) honey or maple syrup
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Add-ins (optional)
05 - 1/4 cup (40 g) mini chocolate chips
06 - 1/4 cup (40 g) chopped strawberries or other berries
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, heavy cream, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
03 - If using, gently fold in chocolate chips or chopped fruit with a spatula.
04 - Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Smooth the top with a spatula.
05 - Cover and freeze for at least 3 hours, or until firm.
06 - Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop and enjoy.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick prep with only five minutes of hands-on time
- High in protein yet lusciously creamy
- No ice cream maker needed just a blender or food processor
- Open to endless flavors with your favorite mix-ins
02 -
- Naturally gluten free and vegetarian
- Great source of protein and calcium
- Flexible for add-ins from fruit to chocolate to nuts
03 -
- Blend until completely smooth or else the texture will be grainy
- Use full fat cottage cheese for ultra creamy results
- Freeze in a shallow layer so it firms up faster and remains scoopable