Introduction
Tutorial: how to make cottage cheese ice cream — viral high-protein no-churn dessert. Salted caramel, 25g protein/scoop. 5 min + 4 hr freeze.
Ingredients List
- 32 oz full-fat 4% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup honey + 1 tsp vanilla + 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup salted caramel sauce + 1/2 tsp flaky salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips + 1/4 cup pecans + 2 tbsp pretzels
- Extra caramel + salt + pecans
Timing
Blend 5. Freeze 4 hr. Total active 10 min.
Step 1 — Drain (Optional)
10 min mesh if wet.
Step 2 — Blend Base
Cottage cheese + honey + vanilla + salt. 60-90 sec smooth.
Step 3 — Caramel Pulse
1/2 cup caramel. Pulse 5-10x. Streaks visible.
Step 4 — Layer in Loaf Pan
Half mixture + drizzle + half mix-ins. Rest of mixture + drizzle + rest mix-ins + flaky salt.
Step 5 — Freeze 4+ Hr
Plastic wrap touching surface.
Step 6 — Soften + Scoop
5-10 min out. Hot scoop. Caramel + salt + pecans top.
Nutritional Information
- Calories 240 | Protein 25g | Fat 8g | Carbs 26g | Sugar 22g
Healthier Alternatives
2% cottage. Monk fruit. No chips. Coconut sugar caramel. Protein powder.
Serving Suggestions
Bowls, cones, sundae. Parfait. Fresh fruit. Affogato. Post-workout.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Wet cottage cheese
- Underblended
- Low-fat
- Pre-shredded mix-ins
- No plastic wrap
Storing Tips
2 weeks freezer. No refreeze.
Conclusion
That’s how to make cottage cheese ice cream. Comment your mix-in, share a photo, subscribe.
FAQs
Best brand? Good Culture, Daisy.
Sub? Whole-milk Greek yogurt.
No caramel? Vanilla + brown butter.
Sugar-free? Monk fruit.
Grainy? Underblended.
Storage? 2 weeks.
Recipe Card: Salted Caramel Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Blend: 5 min | Freeze: 4 hr | Total: 4 hr 10 min | Serves: 8 (1/2 cup) | Calories: 240/serving
Ingredients
- 32 oz (4 cups) full-fat 4% small-curd cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup honey + 1 tsp vanilla + 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup salted caramel sauce + 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips + 1/4 cup pecans + 2 tbsp crushed pretzels
- Extra caramel + flaky salt + pecans for topping
Instructions
- Drain cottage cheese 10 min if very wet.
- Blend cottage cheese, honey, vanilla, salt 60-90 sec until smooth.
- Add 1/2 cup caramel; pulse 5-10x for streaks.
- Layer in 9×5 loaf pan: half mixture + caramel drizzle + half mix-ins, repeat.
- Cover with plastic wrap touching surface; freeze 4+ hr.
- Soften 5-10 min before scooping; serve with extra caramel, salt, pecans.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 240 | Protein 25g | Fat 8g | Carbs 26g | Sugar 22g
