Description
Cottage Cheese Ice Cream – 3 Ingredients is a creamy, high-protein frozen treat made with just cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla. It is easy to make in a blender, requires no ice cream maker, and is perfect for busy parents seeking a healthy dessert.
Ingredients
2 cups Full-fat cottage cheese (small curd)
3–4 tablespoons Pure maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla to a high-speed blender
- Blend for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth, scraping down sides as needed
- Pour the creamy mixture into a freezer-safe container
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm
- Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften for easy scooping
Notes
Always use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture; non-fat will become icy.
Blend thoroughly to avoid any cottage cheese flavor or graininess.
To prevent ice crystals, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before freezing.
For variations, add frozen fruit, cocoa powder, or peanut butter before blending.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cottage cheese ice cream, 3 ingredient ice cream, high protein ice cream