Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Printable)

A smooth, protein-packed frozen blend of cottage cheese, honey, and berries, perfect for a light, cool 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 (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

→ Optional Add-ins

04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

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 mixed berries and a pinch of salt. Blend until mixture is thick and ice cream-like, scraping sides as needed.
03 - Taste and add more honey if additional sweetness is desired.
04 - For a soft-serve texture, serve ice cream immediately.
05 - Transfer mixture to a freezer-safe container, smooth surface, and freeze for 2 to 4 hours. Allow to soften at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
06 - Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy the refreshing treat.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy but packs 11 grams of protein per serving, so you're not sabotaging your evening.
  • You can make it in minutes flat—no churn, no waiting for an ice cream maker to do its thing.
  • Frozen berries do most of the work for you, making it feel fancy without any fuss.
02 -
  • Blend the cottage cheese by itself first and smooth before adding the berries—rushing this step leaves grainy bits that ruin the whole texture.
  • Frozen berries are non-negotiable here; fresh ones don't have the icy structure that makes this work, and it ends up more like a thick smoothie.
03 -
  • Don't skip blending the cottage cheese alone first—this extra 30 seconds makes the difference between creamy and grainy.
  • Frozen fruit is your secret weapon; it cools the mixture, creates texture, and adds actual flavor without liquid that would thin everything out.
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