The Ultimate Customizable Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (A 3-Ingredient Master Base)
A simple recipe for the viral ‘Cottage Cheese Ice Cream,’ a high-protein frozen dessert. The base is created by blending cottage cheese with a ripe banana, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until completely smooth. The mixture is then poured into a loaf pan and frozen until it reaches a scoopable, ice-cream-like consistency. It can be customized with various toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (includes freezing and thawing time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending, No-Churn, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Topping ideas: chocolate chips, sprinkles, peanut butter, nuts
Instructions
- Combine the cottage cheese, ripe banana, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour the blended liquid into a loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
- Place the pan in the freezer and freeze for at least 1 to 2 hours, or until firm.
- Before serving, allow the ‘ice cream’ to thaw at room temperature for about 5 minutes to make it easier to scoop.
- Scoop into bowls and add your desired toppings.
Notes
- A blender is required to achieve the smooth texture for this recipe.
- The recipe suggests a minimum freezing time of 1 to 2 hours, but longer may be needed for a firmer set.
- Letting the frozen block thaw for 5 minutes is a key step for easy scooping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180-220
- Sugar: 18-22 g
- Sodium: 350-450 mg
- Fat: 5-7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3-5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20-25 g
- Fiber: 1-2 g
- Protein: 14-16 g
- Cholesterol: 20-30 mg
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