Why is my ice cream powdery even after a Re-Spin?

This can happen if your base doesn't have enough fat or sugar. Ensure you are using full-fat (4%) cottage cheese. If it's still powdery, add one tablespoon of liquid (milk, cream, or even water) and run the Re-Spin cycle one more time. This almost always solves the problem.

Do I have to use an immersion blender?

No, a regular high-powered blender works perfectly. The only advantage of an immersion blender is convenience, as you can blend directly in the pint container, which means one less thing to wash.

Can I use fresh strawberries?

Yes, fresh or frozen strawberries both work wonderfully in this Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream recipe. If using fresh, make sure they are ripe and sweet for the best flavor.

Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream: The #1 Ultimate High-Protein Recipe

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

A high-protein strawberry ice cream recipe specifically designed for the Ninja Creami machine. The base is made by blending cottage cheese, chopped strawberries, honey, and vanilla until smooth. This mixture is frozen solid in a Ninja Creami pint for 24 hours and then processed using the ‘Lite Ice Cream’ and ‘Re-Spin’ cycles to create a creamy, scoopable frozen dessert.

Author: Evelyn
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 24 hours 20 minutes (includes 24-hour freeze time)
Yield: 1 pint (3-4 servings) 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Blending, Freezing, Processing (Ninja Creami)
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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2 cups cottage cheese
1 cup chopped strawberries
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract

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Instructions

In the Ninja Creami pint container, combine the cottage cheese, chopped strawberries, honey, and vanilla.
Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture directly in the pint until it is smooth. (Alternatively, blend all ingredients in a regular blender and then pour the mixture into the pint).
Secure the lid on the pint and place it in the freezer on a level surface. Freeze for a full 24 hours.
Once frozen, remove the pint from the freezer, take off the lid, and place it in the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami. Secure the processing lid and place it in the machine.
Select the ‘Lite Ice Cream’ cycle and run it.
After the first cycle, the texture may be powdery. Place the pint back in the machine and run a ‘Re-Spin’ cycle.
Check the texture. If desired, you can add any mix-ins and run the ‘Mix-In’ cycle.
Serve the ice cream immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or transfer back to the freezer for a firmer texture.

Notes

Special Equipment: This recipe requires a Ninja Creami machine and its specific pint container. An immersion blender is also recommended for convenience.
Freezing the base for a full 24 hours is crucial for the Ninja Creami to process it correctly.
A ‘Re-Spin’ cycle is usually necessary to achieve a creamy texture after the initial ‘Lite Ice Cream’ cycle.
The article suggests that adding a tablespoon of liquid during the Re-Spin cycle may be helpful, especially if using fat-free cottage cheese.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/3 of pint
Calories: 220-260
Sugar: 20-25 g
Sodium: 350-450 mg
Fat: 6-8 g
Saturated Fat: 4-6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22-28 g
Fiber: 1-2 g
Protein: 18-22 g
Cholesterol: 20-30 mg

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/ninja-creami-cottage-cheese-ice-cream/