Cottage Cheese Creamy Dessert (Printable)

A creamy, protein-rich frozen dessert using cottage cheese with optional flavorful mix-ins and no special equipment.

# 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

# Method:

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 completely smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides if necessary.
03 - Gently fold in desired mix-ins with a spatula until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer 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 - Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes prior to scooping. Serve and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes flat, and most of that is just waiting for the blender to finish.
  • The cottage cheese creates a naturally creamy texture without any weird gritty feeling if you blend it right.
  • You can eat this guilt-free because it's packed with protein and actually tastes indulgent.
  • No ice cream maker means no special equipment cluttering your kitchen.
02 -
  • Over-blending is your only real enemy here—blend until smooth but not so long that you turn it into a liquid soup.
  • Full-fat cottage cheese matters more than you'd think; the lean versions tend to blend grainier.
03 -
  • Blend in cocoa powder or fruit puree before freezing if you want a flavored version that's foolproof.
  • The tanginess of cottage cheese actually complements acidic mix-ins like berries or citrus zest better than sweet add-ins, so lean into that contrast.
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