Cottage Cheese Creamy Dessert (Printable Version)

A creamy, protein-rich frozen treat featuring cottage cheese with customizable mix-ins and simple preparation.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
02 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Mix-Ins (optional)

05 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries or assorted berries, chopped
06 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
07 - 1/3 cup chopped roasted nuts
08 - 2 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter

# Steps:

01 - Place cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt into a high-speed blender or food processor.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Gently fold in your chosen mix-ins using a spatula to maintain texture.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and smooth the surface evenly.
05 - Freeze for 2 to 4 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
06 - Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping. Serve and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like a decadent treat but actually delivers real protein, so you don't feel guilty after a bowl.
  • No ice cream maker means no excuses—you can make this on a whim whenever a craving hits.
  • The tanginess from cottage cheese makes it taste more sophisticated than regular ice cream, even though it takes minutes.
02 -
  • Use a high-speed blender or food processor—a regular blender might leave it gritty, which defeats the whole creamy purpose.
  • The cottage cheese curds need to completely disappear into the mixture for that luxe texture; patience with blending is everything.
03 -
  • Scrape down the blender sides twice while blending—cottages cheese likes to hide in the corners and skip the complete smoothing process.
  • Let the mixture chill for a few minutes before transferring to the freezer if you want slightly faster freezing and better texture.
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