You only need 4 simple ingredients to make this viral cottage cheese ice cream! It’s super creamy, thick and packed with over 20 grams of protein!

Cottage cheese ice cream has gone completely viral thanks to Lainie Cooks on TikTok. I shared a version on Instagram and after seeing so many of you make (and love it), I knew I had to get the recipe up on the blog!

There are many different variations out there, but the base is just 2 simple ingredients: cottage cheese and honey! The version I’m sharing also has peanut butter and chocolate chips and the combo is seriously so good.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s a high-protein dessert or snack that’s packed with over 20 grams of protein per serving!
• It comes together quickly with just 4 simple ingredients!
• No ice cream maker required!
• Can easily be customized to make your favorite ice cream flavor.

Ingredients Needed

• cottage cheese – the key component of this recipe, providing a creamy texture and rich flavor with plenty of protein. I used full-fat Good Culture cottage cheese, but low-fat will work as well. Full fat will definitely be creamier though!
• honey – for the sweetener we’re using honey, which I think pairs nicely with the cottage cheese. Feel free to swap the honey with maple syrup or your preferred liquid sweetener.
• peanut butter – brings a nutty flavor and adds a touch more protein to this recipe! I like the flavor combo of peanut butter, honey and cottage cheese, but if you have a peanut allergy or aren’t a fan of peanut butter feel free to use almond butter or any nut/seed butter of choice.
• chocolate chips – a delicious addition that adds some crunch and chocolatey goodness to the ice cream. I like to use Lily’s dark chocolate chips because they are sweetened with stevia and low in sugar.

How to Make

Blend: Add cottage cheese, honey and peanut butter to a food processor or high-speed blender and pulse/process until smooth and creamy. Stir in chocolate chips.

Freeze: Add cottage cheese ice cream mixture back into the cottage cheese container or to a loaf pan and place in the freezer for about 4 hours, or until hard.

Serve: Remove from the freezer and let thaw for 5-10 minutes, just until you can easily scoop it. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop into bowls and enjoy.

How to Serve

• In a bowl or cone: Scoop the ice cream into a bowl or an ice cream cone and enjoy it as you would with any other ice cream.
• Toppings: Get creative with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, chopped nuts, granola, or a drizzle of honey or chocolate sauce. See some more ideas below!
• Parfait-style: Layer the ice cream with fresh fruit, yogurt, or whipped cream for a delicious and visually appealing treat.
• Sandwich: Place a scoop of the ice cream between two cookies or waffles for a fun and satisfying dessert.

Flavor Variations

There are so many ways to get creative with this cottage cheese ice cream and create different flavors. Here are some ideas to get you started.

• Chocolate: Add in 1/2-1 Tablespoon cacao powder or cocoa powder plus the chocolate chips or cacao nibs for a chocolatey treat!
• Fruity: Blend in your favorite frozen fruit, such as strawberries, blueberries, bananas, mango or peaches for a fruity twist. You could also add a swirl of your favorite jam or this strawberry chia jam!
• Nutty: Swap the chocolate chips for chopped nuts like almonds, pecans, walnuts or pistachios.
• Spiced: Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom or pumpkin pie spice for a warm and comforting taste.
• Coffee: Mix in a shot of espresso or a spoonful of instant coffee powder for a delightful coffee-flavored ice cream.
• Vanilla: Add vanilla bean paste from 1/2 – 1 vanilla bean pod or vanilla extract for vanilla goodness.
• Strawberry cheesecake: Add some frozen or fresh strawberries and crushed graham crackers for a delicious strawberry cheesecake combo!

How to Store

In the freezer: Transfer the cottage cheese ice cream to an airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Be sure to cover the surface with a piece of plastic wrap before sealing the container to prevent ice crystals from forming.

Thawing: Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes before scooping and serving. This will make it easier to scoop and provide a creamier texture.

FAQ’s

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Be sure to check out all of the cottage cheese recipes as well as the full collection of dessert recipes on EBF!