Description
A creamy, high-protein twist on classic ice cream, Cottage Cheese Ice Cream blends full-fat cottage cheese with honey and berries for a smooth, tangy, and refreshing dessert that’s as wholesome as it is indulgent.
Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese: 2 cups (full-fat) – provides a rich, tangy base.
- Honey: 3 tablespoons – adds natural sweetness and smooth texture.
- Frozen Berries: 1½ cups – bring a burst of color and flavor.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – enhances overall flavor depth.
- Salt: A small pinch – balances sweetness and enhances creaminess.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Ensure your blender is clean and ready to use.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cottage cheese, honey, frozen berries, vanilla extract, and salt to the blender.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Use a freezer-safe container and chill it in advance if possible.
- Assemble the Dish: Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to fully incorporate everything.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour the mixture into the chilled container and smooth the top.
- Finishing Touches: Cover tightly and freeze for 3–4 hours, stirring once halfway through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let sit for 10 minutes before scooping, then top with fresh fruit or honey.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest results.
- If the ice cream becomes too firm, let it thaw slightly before serving.
- Taste before freezing to adjust sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending and Freezing
- Cuisine: Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cottage cheese ice cream, healthy ice cream, high protein dessert, frozen treat, easy summer dessert