Creamy Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Printable)

Protein-rich, creamy frozen delight blending cottage cheese, honey, and mixed berries.

# What You 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

# Directions:

01 - Combine cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add frozen berries and a pinch of salt; blend until thick and ice cream-like, scraping down sides as necessary.
03 - Taste the mixture and add additional honey if a sweeter flavor is desired.
04 - Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency.
05 - Transfer to a freezer-safe container, smooth the surface, freeze for 2 to 4 hours, then let rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
06 - Scoop into bowls or cones and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like real ice cream but actually has more protein than most yogurts.
  • No churn, no eggs, no waiting around—just blend and freeze.
  • The texture is impossibly creamy thanks to the cottage cheese doing all the work.
02 -
  • Don't skip blending the cottage cheese until completely smooth—any graininess will stay, so spend the extra 30 seconds here.
  • The berries partially thaw and soften the mixture, so frozen is non-negotiable; thawed berries will make it icy and thin.
03 -
  • If your blender seems to be struggling, add a splash of milk or a tablespoon of honey to help things move along more smoothly.
  • Taste the cottage cheese before you buy it—some brands taste tangier than others, which will affect the final flavor.
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