Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Print)

Protein-rich frozen delight blending cottage cheese, honey, and berries for a creamy, refreshing dessert.

# 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 (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

→ Optional Add-ins

04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - Combine cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract in a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Add frozen mixed berries and a pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture is thick and smooth, resembling ice cream. Scrape down sides as needed.
03 - Taste the mixture and add more honey if additional sweetness is desired.
04 - For a soft-serve consistency, serve immediately in bowls or cones.
05 - To achieve a scoopable texture, transfer mixture to a freezer-safe container, smooth the top, and freeze for 2 to 4 hours. Before serving, allow to soften at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy without any of the post-dessert guilt that lingers for hours.
  • You can make it in under 15 minutes if you're craving something cold right now, or freeze it for later.
  • The protein content means it actually keeps you satisfied, not just momentarily happy.
02 -
  • The thickness of cottage cheese varies wildly by brand, so if yours seems watery, it will make the final texture less creamy. Draining it for a minute or two before blending is worth it.
  • Frozen berries work better than fresh here because they naturally make the texture thicker and creamier as they break down. Fresh fruit will make the mixture too thin.
03 -
  • Chill your blender bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes before blending if you want a colder, thicker mixture right from the start.
  • For a dairy-free version, thick coconut yogurt or cashew cream works surprisingly well as a swap for cottage cheese and tastes absolutely delicious.
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