Description
This Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a creamy, refreshing, and protein-packed frozen treat made by blending full-fat cottage cheese with fresh strawberries, natural sweeteners, and vanilla extract. It offers a wholesome alternative to traditional ice cream with a smooth texture and a subtle fruity flavor, perfect for a healthy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese: Add the full-fat cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth to create a creamy base for the ice cream.
- Add other ingredients and blend: Add the fresh strawberries, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon juice (if using), and a pinch of salt to the blended cottage cheese. Blend again until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Transfer to container: Pour the blended mixture into a freezer-safe container. Optionally, fold in extra chopped strawberries or other mix-ins to add texture and flavor.
- Freeze: Place the container in the freezer and allow it to freeze for 3 to 4 hours or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop.
- Soften slightly: Remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften for easier scooping.
- Serve: Scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones, garnish as desired with fresh fruit or toppings, and enjoy your healthy homemade strawberry cottage cheese ice cream.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best creamy texture.
- Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Lemon juice is optional but helps to brighten the flavor.
- For a smoother texture, strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve before freezing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer and consume within 1 week for best quality.
- Letting the ice cream sit at room temperature before serving makes scooping easier and enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (freezing time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry ice cream, cottage cheese ice cream, healthy ice cream, protein ice cream, frozen dessert, low fat dessert, homemade ice cream
