Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Printable)

A creamy, protein-packed dairy dessert blending cottage cheese, honey, and frozen 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 in a food processor or high-speed blender. Process until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add frozen mixed berries and pinch of salt. Blend until mixture is thick and smooth, scraping down sides as necessary.
03 - Taste the mixture and add more honey if a sweeter flavor is preferred.
04 - For soft-serve texture, serve immediately. For firmer consistency, transfer to a freezer-safe container, smooth surface, and freeze for 2 to 4 hours. Allow to rest 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature before scooping.
05 - Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgence but actually leaves you satisfied instead of guilty.
  • Ten minutes from fridge to bowl—no ice cream maker, no complicated steps, no waiting for it to churn.
  • The protein keeps you full longer, which somehow makes the whole experience feel smarter.
02 -
  • Don't skip blending the cottage cheese first—lumps will haunt you, and smooth is non-negotiable.
  • Frozen fruit is your friend here; fresh fruit won't give you that ice cream texture no matter how long you blend.
03 -
  • Keep your blender container cold before you start, or chill all your ingredients first—it makes the final texture even more ice cream-like and slows melting.
  • This keeps beautifully in a freezer-safe container for up to two weeks, which means you can make it on Sunday and pretend you have your life together all week long.
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