Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Printable Version)

Creamy frozen treat blending cottage cheese, honey, and berries for a refreshing, protein-rich delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

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

→ 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

# Steps:

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. Process until thick and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste and add additional honey to suit preference, blending briefly to combine.
04 - Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency.
05 - Alternatively, transfer to a freezer-safe container, smooth the surface, and freeze for 2 to 4 hours. Before serving, let stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.
06 - Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy the refreshing treat.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy while actually delivering real protein—no weird aftertaste or icy texture.
  • No ice cream maker, churning, or complicated steps; just blending, tasting, and freezing if you have time.
  • You can make it in 10 minutes when a craving hits, and the base tastes good enough to eat soft-serve immediately.
02 -
  • Don't skip blending the cottage cheese alone first—if you throw everything in at once, you'll end up with gritty, chunky ice cream that never smooths out no matter how long you blend.
  • Frozen berries are your friend here; fresh ones add too much liquid and turn everything soupy, but frozen ones stay firm and thaw slowly into the blend.
03 -
  • Make this on days when your blender feels strong and ready—a weak one will struggle to break down cottage cheese into velvet, and you'll know by the sound it makes.
  • The secret is blending the cottage cheese alone until it's completely smooth before the berries go in; skip that step and you'll chase grittiness the whole way through.
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