Description
A creamy, protein-rich ice cream made from blended cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla, offering a luscious texture and refreshing tang without the need for an ice cream maker.
Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese: 2 cups, full-fat, for a creamy base with subtle tang
- Honey: 1/3 cup, adds natural sweetness and floral notes
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon, enhances flavor depth
- Frozen Berries: 1 cup, optional, for fruity bursts and color
- Pinch of Salt: balances sweetness and enhances overall flavor
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Ensure blender or food processor is clean and ready.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cottage cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and salt to the blender.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Have a freezer-safe container ready.
- Assemble the Dish: Blend until completely smooth, scraping sides as needed.
- Cook to Perfection: No cooking required, but ensure texture is creamy with no lumps.
- Finishing Touches: Fold in frozen berries or other mix-ins.
- Serve and Enjoy: Freeze for 3–4 hours, then let soften slightly before scooping.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the richest texture.
- Let ice cream sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- For a tropical twist, add shredded coconut or pineapple chunks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cottage cheese ice cream, no churn ice cream, high protein dessert, healthy ice cream, frozen dessert