Description
This creamy cottage cheese ice cream blends silky cottage cheese, floral honey, and crunchy pistachios for a nostalgic, protein-packed frozen treat. It’s quick to make, naturally gluten-free, and requires no ice cream maker—just blend, freeze, and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (450g) full-fat or 2% cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup (100g) honey
- 1/2 cup (60g) shelled, roughly chopped roasted unsalted pistachios
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream (optional, or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Measure out all ingredients. Roughly chop pistachios if not pre-chopped.
- Blend Cottage Cheese: Add cottage cheese and heavy cream to a blender or food processor. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes, scraping down sides, until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavorings: Pour in honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend again for about 30 seconds until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Fold in Pistachios: Transfer mixture to a medium mixing bowl. Gently fold in chopped pistachios, reserving a few for topping.
- Freeze: Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container. Smooth the top and sprinkle reserved pistachios over. Cover tightly.
- Set & Serve: Freeze for at least 3-4 hours, or until firm enough to scoop. Let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving for best texture.
- Enjoy: Scoop into bowls or cones, drizzle with extra honey, and sprinkle with more pistachios if desired.
Notes
For best texture, blend cottage cheese thoroughly until silky smooth. Use cold ingredients for faster setting. If using solid honey, gently warm until pourable. For vegan or dairy-free, use plant-based cottage cheese and coconut cream. Let ice cream sit at room temperature before scooping for creaminess. Store tightly covered in the freezer for up to 2 weeks; nuts may soften over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
Keywords: cottage cheese ice cream, honey pistachio ice cream, high protein dessert, gluten-free ice cream, no churn ice cream, healthy frozen treat, easy summer dessert