Creamy Cottage Cheese Dessert (Printable)

A creamy, protein-packed frozen dessert made with cottage cheese and customizable mix-ins.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

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, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Gently fold in your chosen mix-ins with a spatula, ensuring even distribution.
04 - Transfer the mixture to 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 before scooping. Serve and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 10 minutes with zero guilt—it's packed with protein so you can actually feel good about eating dessert.
  • No ice cream maker means no complicated equipment or freezing overnight; just a blender and patience.
  • That tangy-sweet balance is seriously addictive, and it hits different on a hot day.
02 -
  • The cottage cheese must blend completely smooth, or you'll get a grainy texture that reads as disappointment—high speed is your friend here.
  • If you freeze it longer than 5 hours, it becomes hard as concrete; a quick 30-second thaw in the microwave or a warm spoon does wonders.
03 -
  • Room-temperature cottage cheese blends faster and smoother than cold, so let it sit on the counter while you gather your mix-ins.
  • The vanilla extract does serious work here—don't skip it or use imitation; it's what transforms dairy tang into pure indulgence.
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