Creamy Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Printable)

A creamy, protein-packed frozen dessert blending cottage cheese, honey, and mixed berries for a refreshing treat.

# 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 (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 in a food processor or high-speed blender. Process until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add frozen mixed berries and a pinch of salt to the blend. Continue blending until thick and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste the mixture and add more honey if a sweeter flavor is desired.
04 - For a soft-serve consistency, serve the ice cream immediately.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container, smooth the surface, and freeze for 2 to 4 hours. Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping.
06 - Serve the ice cream in bowls or cones and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the creaminess of premium ice cream with 11 grams of protein per serving
  • It takes literally ten minutes and no ice cream maker required
02 -
  • Over blending can make the mixture thin and icy so stop as soon as it reaches soft serve consistency
  • Letting it thaw on the counter for ten minutes before scooping makes all the difference between rock hard and perfect
03 -
  • Serve in chilled bowls to keep soft serve from melting too fast on hot days
  • Use a rubber spatula to get every last bit out of the food processor because the good stuff always hides at the bottom
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