Cottage Cheese Creamy Dessert (Printable Page)

Protein-rich frozen dessert with creamy cottage cheese base and optional mix-ins, no machine needed.

# What You'll Need:

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Add cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
03 - Fold in your choice of mix-ins gently using a spatula to evenly distribute.
04 - Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and smooth the surface.
05 - Freeze for 2 to 4 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
06 - Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping. Serve and enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but your body knows you snuck in serious protein and real food.
  • No special equipment means you can make this on a whim, anytime the craving hits.
  • The tanginess from cottage cheese is subtle and actually balances sweetness in a way store-bought ice cream never quite does.
02 -
  • Don't skip the blending step or try to rush it—lumpy cottage cheese base turns grainy ice cream, and that's where most people stumble.
  • Full-fat is non-negotiable; low-fat versions create an icy, disappointing texture that reminds you it started as cottage cheese in the worst way.
03 -
  • If your blender isn't powerful, let the cottage cheese and honey sit for 5 minutes before blending—it softens slightly and blends faster without overworking your motor.
  • Taste the base before freezing and adjust honey to your preference; sweetness mutes slightly when frozen, so go slightly sweeter than you'd normally want.
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