The Ultimate Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Strawberry!)

If you’re obsessed with your Ninja Creami and have been intrigued by the viral cottage cheese ice cream trend, you’ve officially found the perfect recipe. This is the ultimate guide to creating the creamiest, most delicious, high-protein Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream you will ever taste.

This recipe for a Strawberry Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a true game-changer. We combine protein-packed cottage cheese with sweet strawberries and honey, then use the unique power of the Ninja Creami to transform it into a luxuriously smooth and scoopable frozen dessert. It’s healthy, incredibly easy, and tastes absolutely phenomenal.

What makes this recipe so special is how the Ninja Creami is uniquely suited to perfecting cottage cheese ice cream. Its powerful processing method completely eradicates any hint of a grainy texture, resulting in a finished product that is far smoother and creamier than what you can achieve with a standard blender and freezer method. Get ready to unlock a new level of healthy frozen treats!

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Why the Ninja Creami is Perfect for This Trend

The viral cottage cheese ice cream trend is fantastic, but the one challenge can be texture. Because it’s high in protein and lower in fat and sugar, it freezes very hard. The Ninja Creami solves this problem perfectly.

• How it Works: Unlike a traditional ice cream maker that churns a liquid base as it freezes, the Ninja Creami starts with a solid, frozen block. Its “Creamerizer” paddle spins at high speed, shaving and processing the frozen block into microscopic particles. This process creates an incredibly smooth, creamy texture from a high-protein base that would be icy or hard with other methods.
• The Magic of the “Re-Spin”: As this recipe notes, the first spin on a high-protein base might look dry or powdery. This is completely normal! The “Re-Spin” cycle is the magic button. It processes the mixture a second time, creating a perfectly smooth and creamy texture. The power of the Ninja Creami makes it the ideal tool for making the best possible Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream.

The Key Ingredients for Your Creami Masterpiece

This recipe for Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream uses just four simple, wholesome ingredients.

• Full-Fat Cottage Cheese: This is the most important ingredient for a creamy result. You must use full-fat cottage cheese (4% milkfat or higher). The fat content is essential for a smooth mouthfeel and to prevent a “powdery” texture after the first spin.
• Strawberries: The recipe calls for chopped strawberries, and you can use either fresh or frozen. Frozen strawberries will help the base chill faster and are a great year-round option.
• Honey: A touch of natural liquid sweetener balances the tang of the cottage cheese and helps to ensure a softer final texture. You can also use maple syrup or a sugar-free keto-friendly sweetener.
• Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract: Vanilla bean paste is a fantastic choice as it provides the beautiful visual specks of a real vanilla bean with the convenience of an extract, adding a deep, authentic vanilla flavor.

Step-by-Step Guide to Your Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

This process is incredibly simple. The magic is all in the machine!

1. Blend the Base in the Pint: Place your 2 cups of cottage cheese, 1 cup of chopped strawberries, 3 tablespoons of honey, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste directly into your Ninja Creami pint container.
2. Puree Until Smooth: Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture directly in the pint until it is completely smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can blend all the ingredients in a regular blender and then pour the smooth mixture into the pint container.
3. The 24-Hour Freeze: Secure the lid on the pint and place it on a level surface in your freezer. Freeze the base for at least 24 hours. The block must be completely frozen solid for the Ninja Creami to work its magic.
4. The First Spin: Once frozen solid, remove the lid from the pint and place it in the outer bowl of your Ninja Creami. Lock it into place and select the “Lite Ice Cream” cycle.
5. The Re-Spin (The Most Important Step): After the first cycle is complete, the mixture will likely look dry, crumbly, or powdery. This is normal! Place the pint back in the machine and run it on one “Re-Spin” cycle. This second spin is what will transform the powdery mixture into a perfectly smooth and creamy Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream.
   • Pro-Tip: The recipe notes that if your base is extremely crumbly (which can happen with lower-fat cottage cheese), you can add a tablespoon of milk, cream, or juice to the center before the Re-Spin cycle to help it process.
6. Add Mix-Ins (Optional): If you’d like to add mix-ins like more chopped strawberries, chocolate chips, or crushed cookies, create a small well in the center of the ice cream, add your mix-ins, and process them using the “Mix-In” cycle.
7. Serve and Enjoy: You can enjoy your Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream immediately as a perfect, creamy soft-serve.

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Storage Information

If you have leftovers, simply smooth the top of the ice cream in the pint container and return it to the freezer. When you’re ready to eat it again, you will likely need to run it through another “Re-Spin” cycle to return it to its creamy state.

The Ultimate Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Formula

This strawberry version is just the beginning! Use this simple formula to create endless flavors. 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese + 1/4 cup sweetener + 1 cup fruit/flavoring.

Flavor Variation	Add to the Pint Before Blending	Optional Mix-Ins
Chocolate Peanut Butter	1 ripe banana, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp maple syrup.	Mini peanut butter cups or chocolate chips.
Pineapple “Dole Whip”	1 cup of canned or fresh pineapple chunks and 2 tbsp of honey.	Toasted coconut flakes.
Coffee Toffee	2 tbsp of instant espresso powder and 1/4 cup of maple syrup.	Crushed toffee bits (like Heath bars).
Mint Chocolate Chip	A few drops of pure peppermint extract and a drop of natural green food coloring (optional). Sweeten with 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup.	Sugar-free or regular mini chocolate chips.

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Conclusion: The Perfect Pairing of Trend and Tech

This Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is the perfect marriage of a viral health trend and a revolutionary kitchen appliance. The result is a dessert that is not only incredibly delicious but also packed with protein and endlessly customizable. It proves that you can have a guilt-free treat that is every bit as satisfying as a traditional, decadent ice cream. Enjoy experimenting with all the amazing flavors you can create!

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