Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a high-protein, creamy frozen dessert made by blending cottage cheese with natural sweeteners and mix-ins. It’s a simple, no-churn recipe that delivers indulgent flavor and smooth texture with a nutritious twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: Makes 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 2 cups full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- Optional mix-ins: 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1/4 cup crushed cookies, 1/4 cup berries, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt (if using). Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Fold in your choice of mix-ins such as chocolate chips, peanut butter swirls, or fruit.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and spread evenly.
- Freeze for at least 3–4 hours or until firm.
- Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes to soften for easier scooping.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture, but low-fat works too.Let the ice cream sit out before serving for easier scooping—it freezes solid.This recipe is no-churn and doesn’t require an ice cream maker.Customize with your favorite flavors like cocoa, cinnamon, or fruit purees.Consume within 2 weeks for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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