Cottage Cheese Ice Cream – The Creamiest High-Protein Frozen Treat You’ll Love
This Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a creamy, high-protein frozen dessert made with just a few simple ingredients. Naturally sweetened with fruit and honey, it’s an easy, refreshing treat that’s perfect for summer and requires no ice cream maker.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups (500g) 2% cottage cheese
1 cup fruit of choice (strawberries, blueberries, mango, peaches, etc.)
1–3 tablespoons honey, depending on desired sweetness
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
1½ medium ripe bananas (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
1. Add the cottage cheese, fruit, honey, vanilla extract, and optional banana to a high-powered blender or food processor.
2. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no visible curds.
3. Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if needed.
4. Pour the blended mixture into a freezer-safe container with a tight-fitting lid.
5. Spread the mixture evenly using a spatula.
6. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
7. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before serving.
8. Run an ice cream scoop under warm water for easier scooping.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Use ripe fruit for the sweetest flavor.
Bananas create an extra creamy texture.
A high-powered blender gives the smoothest consistency.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Allow the ice cream to soften for several minutes before scooping.
Customize the recipe with chocolate chips, cocoa powder, peanut butter, or your favorite fruit.