Up to 20 grams of protein per serving

Next time you’re in the mood for homemade ice cream, skip the heavy cream and opt for cream cheese instead. This dairy superfood creates a smooth, creamy, protein-packed ice cream. Plus, you can make this comforting ice cream without churning it in a fancy machine. It’s safe to say that cream cheese (aka “the miracle ingredient for health” strikes again. So, here’s everything you need to know to make delicious and nutritious cottage cheese ice cream!

Why Cottage Cheese Is the Perfect Ingredient for Ice Cream

Cottage cheese is a versatile superfood with a well-deserved reputation. Just one cup can pack 107 calories, 12 grams of appetite-satiating protein, and 90 milligrams of bone-healthy calcium. Plus, cottage cheese’s tangy flavor isn’t overpowering, so you can add it to any dish. For ice cream, it’s perfect for creating a creamy texture without overloading the fat with heavy cream and eggs. It’s also simple to make when you use a no-churn method to mix and freeze the ice cream base.

Easy No-Churn Method for Homemade Cream Cheese Ice Cream

Many recipes for this ice cream call for blending ingredients like cream cheese, sweetener, and fruit until the curds are smooth. The mixture is then poured into a container and frozen until solid. This no-churn method creates a smooth, velvety cream cheese custard without a machine. Best of all, it only takes 10 minutes to prepare before you can freeze, serve, and enjoy.

How to make cottage cheese ice cream

Below you’ll find two cottage cheese ice cream recipes that pack a healthy punch of protein and sweetness in every bite!

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream Cheese Ice Cream

This Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cottage Cheese Ice Cream comes from the YouTube channel Eating Bird Food and has just the right balance of decadent and nutty flavors.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (16 oz) full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese

• ¼ cup honey or other sweetener

• 2 tablespoons peanut butter

• 2 tablespoons chocolate chips

• Toppings of your choice (optional)

Directions:

1. Place the cottage cheese and honey (or other sweetener) in a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.

2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the peanut butter and chocolate chips. Pour into an airtight container and freeze for three to four hours or until solid.Note: You can remove the ice cream from the freezer earlier if you prefer the consistency of soft serve ice cream.)

3. Let the mixture sit at room temperature until slightly soft. Divide desired amount of ice cream into serving bowls, top with desired toppings, and enjoy!

4. Nutritional value per serving: about 284 calories, 22 grams of protein and 12 grams of total fat

White Chocolate Ice Cream with Strawberry Swirl

The cottage cheese gurus at Breakstone share their recipe for white chocolate strawberry “ice cream,” a sweet and tangy treat to satisfy your dessert cravings!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries

• 2 cups cottage cheese

• 1 tbsp honey

• ½ tsp. vanilla

• 1½ oz white chocolate, chopped

Directions:

1. Place strawberries in a food processor or blender. Blend until strawberries are pureed. Pour 1/4 cup of the puree into a small bowl and set aside.

2. Add cottage cheese, honey and vanilla to the remaining puree. Mix until well combined.

3. Pour the mixture into a large freezer-safe container. Gently fold in the chocolate and reserved puree and stir gently with a spatula.

4. Freeze for four hours or until firm.

5. Nutritional value per serving: 210 calories, 6 grams of protein and 9 grams of total fat

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