Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Printable Version)

Creamy blend of cottage cheese, honey, and frozen berries for a refreshing, protein-rich frozen dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How To Make It:

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 berries and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Blend until thick and ice cream-like, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste and add more honey if a sweeter flavor is desired.
04 - For soft-serve texture, serve immediately. For firmer consistency, transfer to a freezer-safe container, smooth the surface, and freeze for 2 to 4 hours.
05 - Remove from freezer and let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes before scooping. Serve in bowls or cones.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the creaminess of traditional ice cream with about 11 grams of protein per serving
  • The ingredient list is short enough that you probably have everything in your kitchen right now
  • Takes literally ten minutes from start to finish, plus freezing time
02 -
  • Scrape down the sides of your blender or food processor at least once so everything gets incorporated
  • Letting the frozen version sit on the counter for 5 minutes makes scooping so much easier
  • The cottage cheese must blend until completely smooth or you will have a grainy texture
03 -
  • Let your food processor run a little longer than you think necessary for the silkiest result
  • A high-speed blender works, but a food processor gives you more control over the final texture
  • The pinch of salt is not optional, it makes all the flavors pop
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