Creamy Cottage Cheese Dessert (Printable)

Protein-rich creamy dessert featuring cottage cheese with customizable mix-ins like berries or nuts.

# What you'll need:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese (450 g)
02 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup (80 ml)
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Mix-Ins (optional)

05 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries or berries, chopped (75 g)
06 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (60 g)
07 - 1/3 cup chopped roasted nuts (30 g)
08 - 2 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter (30 g)

# Method:

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, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
03 - Gently fold in your selected mix-ins using a spatula, ensuring even distribution.
04 - Transfer the blended mixture into a freezer-safe container and level the surface.
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 to soften before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready to blend in under 10 minutes—no ice cream maker, no complicated steps, just a blender and patience.
  • That tangy creaminess is secretly protein-packed, so you're eating something that actually nourishes you while tasting like pure indulgence.
  • The base is so versatile that you can reinvent it tomorrow with different mix-ins and it'll feel like a completely new dessert.
02 -
  • The texture depends entirely on your blender—a high-speed blender creates silk, while a food processor might leave tiny grains. Work with what you have, but be patient and blend longer if needed.
  • Cottage cheese brands vary wildly in moisture content, and wetter curds will freeze slightly softer. If yours turns out too soft, blend in a tablespoon or two of Greek yogurt next time.
03 -
  • Chill your blender bowl if you can—it keeps the mixture from getting warm and helps it set faster once frozen.
  • If you want to get fancy, swirl in caramel or chocolate sauce just before freezing, then partially freeze for an hour, swirl again, and finish freezing for a marbled effect that looks restaurant-quality.
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