Are you ready to revolutionize your dessert game with a mind-blowing, protein-packed treat that's both indulgent and surprisingly healthy? This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is about to become your new summer obsession! Imagine a creamy, dreamy dessert that delivers incredible flavor while sneaking in extra nutrition - it's like a magic trick for your taste buds. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll create a luscious frozen delight that will have everyone asking, "What's your secret?"
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Place cottage cheese, blueberries, honey, and vanilla extract into a high-powered blender or food processor.
- Blend the ingredients until smooth and completely combined, ensuring no large blueberry chunks remain.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form using an electric mixer or whisk.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the blueberry-cottage cheese mixture, maintaining as much air and volume as possible.
- Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container, preferably with a lid.
- Cover the container and place in the freezer for approximately 2-3 hours, or until the desired ice cream consistency is reached.
- For a smoother texture, remove the ice cream from the freezer every hour and stir vigorously to break up ice crystals.
- Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly.
- Scoop into serving bowls and optionally garnish with fresh blueberries or a drizzle of honey.
Tips
- Use full-fat cottage cheese and heavy cream for the richest, smoothest texture.
- Make sure to blend the blueberries thoroughly to avoid large chunks that might freeze hard.
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form to ensure maximum airiness in your ice cream.
- Stir the ice cream every hour during freezing to prevent large ice crystals from forming.
- For an extra luxurious touch, use local honey and fresh, in-season blueberries.
- If you prefer a less sweet version, adjust the honey to your taste.
- Let the ice cream sit for a few minutes before serving to achieve the perfect scoopable consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 40mg
