cottage cheese ice cream
A creamy, high-protein frozen dessert that transforms simple cottage cheese into a silky, cheesecake-like treat. It is refined sugar-free and provides a nourishing alternative to traditional ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending and Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free
Ingredients
16 oz Full-Fat Cottage Cheese (4%)
1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- Start by emptying the entire 16-ounce container of cottage cheese into your blender or food processor, scraping the sides to include everything
- Add the 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup, the vanilla extract, and the pinch of sea salt to the blender
- Process the mixture on high for at least 60 seconds until all the curds are completely pulverized and the mixture looks thick and glossy
- If using optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruit, stir them in by hand with a spatula rather than blending
- Pour the smooth mixture back into the original container or a shallow freezer-safe dish like a loaf pa
- Place in the freezer for at least 3 to 4 hours. For the best texture, stir every 45 minutes for the first two hours to prevent large ice crystals
Notes
Let the ice cream sit on the counter for 15-20 minutes before serving if it has been frozen overnight.
Adding 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the blender can help create a softer, more scoopable texture.
Always use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest result; low-fat versions may become icy.
Customizations: add cocoa powder for chocolate, peanut butter for PB swirl, or fresh strawberries for a cheesecake version.
Find it online: https://powerecipe.com/cottage-cheese-ice-cream/