Introducing the latest craze: Cottage Cheese Ice Cream! This delightful dessert is taking the internet by storm, and our blackberry cheesecake variation is a game-changer. Imagine indulging in a creamy, protein-packed treat that tastes just like cheesecake filling but in ice cream form, boasting a whopping 18g of protein per serving!
If you’ve been scrolling through the web lately, chances are you’ve stumbled upon the buzz surrounding cottage cheese ice cream.
Now, I know what you’re thinking – cottage cheese in ice cream? Sounds a bit unusual, right? But trust us, it’s absolutely amazing!
Creating cottage cheese ice cream is a breeze. Simply blend together cottage cheese and a sweetener like honey or maple syrup, then freeze until it achieves that perfect ice cream consistency. The result? A luscious, cheesecake-flavored treat that might just make you forget about traditional ice cream for good!
And did we mention the protein content? Each serving packs a hefty 18g punch!
Today, we’re thrilled to share our own rendition of high-protein ice cream featuring cottage cheese, fresh blackberries, honey, and graham crackers for that irresistible blackberry cheesecake flavor.
Blackberry Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 22 oz. full-fat cottage cheese we opted for 4%
- ¼ – 1/3 cup honey*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup + ⅓ cup fresh blackberries separated
- 3 graham cracker sheets separated
- Optional: ½ teaspoon flakey salt
Instructions
- In a high-speed food processor, blend together cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until thick and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of blackberries to the mixture and pulse until the blackberries are slightly broken up, giving the cottage cheese a lovely purple hue.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl or loaf pan. Crumble two graham crackers on top and gently fold them in.
- Sprinkle the remaining blackberries over the mixture and crumble the last graham cracker on top. You can also add a dash of salt if desired.
- Cover and freeze for at least 4-6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Serve in a bowl or on an ice cream cone for a delightful treat!
Notes
- Adjust the honey according to your desired sweetness level.
- Opt for full-fat cottage cheese for a richer texture reminiscent of cheesecake.
- Feel free to swap blackberries with your favorite berries.
- Agave syrup or maple syrup can be used instead of honey.
- Freezing time may vary based on your freezer’s temperature.