Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Print Version)
Smooth cottage cheese treat blended with sweetener and customizable toppings for a satisfying frozen indulgence.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 450 g full-fat cottage cheese
02 - 60 ml pure maple syrup or honey
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - Pinch of salt
→ Flavor & Mix-ins (optional)
05 - 50 g fresh berries or chopped fruit
06 - 40 g dark chocolate chips
07 - 30 g chopped roasted nuts
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine cottage cheese, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt in a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes.
02 - Taste the blended mixture and adjust sweetness as desired.
03 - Gently fold in any chosen mix-ins such as fruit, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts using a spatula.
04 - Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and spread evenly.
05 - Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm yet scoopable.
06 - Allow to sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping. Serve and enjoy.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses simple ingredients you may already have in your fridge and pantry
- Ready to blend in just 10 minutes plus freeze time
- Delivers a high protein profile and feels truly indulgent without a heavy sensation
- Perfect base to personalize with chocolate fruit or nuts
02 -
- Each serving delivers a boost of protein thanks to cottage cheese
- Naturally gluten free and easily made nut free if you skip the nuts
- Customize endlessly with your favorite fruit or sweetener
03 -
- Blend the base as smooth as possible for that true ice cream finish
- If you want extra creamy texture stir every thirty minutes during initial freezing
- Try a swirl of nut butter or fruit preserve just before freezing for flavor pockets