Cottage Cheese Creamy Dessert (Printable version)

Smooth cottage cheese blended with honey and vanilla for a creamy frozen treat with optional mix-ins.

# Needed ingredients:

→ 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

# How to make it:

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.
04 - Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and smooth the surface evenly.
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 before scooping and serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in 10 minutes with zero fancy equipment—just a blender and a freezer.
  • It's so creamy and satisfying that nobody will believe it's mostly protein.
  • You get to play with mix-ins and make it completely your own, whether you're craving chocolate chips or berries.
02 -
  • Blend it completely smooth or it will have a grainy texture that feels off—this is the one step you can't skip or rush.
  • Full-fat cottage cheese is non-negotiable; low-fat versions separate and freeze unevenly, and you'll notice the difference immediately.
03 -
  • Blend in short bursts and stop to scrape the sides frequently—this prevents the mixture from warming up and getting too thin to freeze properly.
  • If you're using fresh berries, chop them finely so they distribute evenly instead of sinking or clumping together.
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