Hey everyone, Austin Carter here from Beyond the Bayou Blog. Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that might raise a few eyebrows: Cottage Cheese Ice Cream. Now, I know what you’re thinking, but trust me on this one.

I stumbled upon this idea during a late-night fridge raid. I was craving something sweet, but all I had was cottage cheese and peanut butter. In a moment of desperation (or genius), I blended them together and popped the mix in the freezer. The next morning, I was shocked at how good it tasted.

Since then, I’ve perfected this recipe, and it’s become my go-to when I want a healthier dessert option. It’s creamy, satisfying, and way easier to make than traditional ice cream. Plus, it’s a great way to use up that tub of cottage cheese sitting in your fridge.

So, let’s dive into this unexpected treat that might just become your new favorite dessert hack.

Why You Should Love This?

Low-Calorie: Cottage cheese is naturally low in calories, with just 123 calories per cup. This recipe uses two cups, totaling less than 300 calories with added sweetener.
Simple Preparation: Blend all ingredients and freeze— that’s all there is to it!
Minimal Ingredients: Made with just four basic ingredients, it’s easy to whip up.
Customizable: Similar to cottage cheese pudding, you can personalize it with crushed cookies, frozen fruit, or any mix-ins you prefer.

Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe

Creamy cottage cheese ice cream blended with honey, peanut butter, and chocolate chips for a healthy, indulgent treat. Easy to make and perfect for a refreshing dessert!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Freeze Time: 4

Total Time: 4 10

Calories: 284kcal

Author: Austin Carter

Servings:

Equipment

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Food processor or high-powered blender
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Loaf pan or cottage cheese container
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Ice cream scoop

Ingredients

▢ 2 cups 16 oz full fat cottage cheese, I used Good Culture
▢ ¼ cup honey
▢ 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
▢ 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips

Instructions

Blend: Add cottage cheese, honey, and peanut butter to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Stir: Stir in the chocolate chips.
Transfer: Pour the mixture back into the cottage cheese container or a loaf pan.
Freeze: Place in the freezer for about 4 hours, or until hard.
Thaw: Remove from the freezer and let thaw for 5-10 minutes.
Scoop: Use an ice cream scoop to scoop into bowls.
Enjoy: Serve and enjoy your homemade ice cream!

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Variations You Will Love Trying!

Variety of Flavors: Get creative with flavors! Experiment with different fruits, especially enjoying seasonal berries in summer.
Fun Flavor Ideas:
- Blueberry Lemon: Use blueberries and add lemon zest.
- Strawberry Cheesecake: Incorporate strawberries and graham cracker crumbles. Try swirling in strawberry chia jam for extra flavor.
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana: Blend banana and swirl in peanut butter. Top with chocolate chips or chopped candy bars for a gourmet touch.
- Chocolate Magic Shell: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil and pour over ice cream before freezing for a delicious chocolate shell.
- Caramel: Swirl in vegan caramel for a rich treat.
- Cookie Dough: Add chunks of cookie dough for a satisfying mix-in.