Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a creamy, healthy dessert that combines the tanginess of cottage cheese with fresh strawberries and honey for natural sweetness. Blended with banana and vanilla extract for extra flavor and enhanced with crunchy graham cracker pieces, it offers a delightful texture and a refreshing treat perfect for warm days or as a nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups Cottage Cheese
- 1 Banana
- 3/4 cup Fresh Strawberries (from 8 oz)
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Mix-ins
- 1/4 cup Fresh Strawberries (remaining from 8 oz), diced
- 1/2 cup Graham Crackers, broken into pieces
Instructions
- Blend the Base: In a blender, combine 2 cups of cottage cheese, 1 banana, 3/4 cup of fresh strawberries, 1/4 cup honey, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Blend all ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Combine Mix-ins: Pour the blended mixture into a freezer-safe container. Gently fold in the remaining diced fresh strawberries and the 1/2 cup of graham cracker pieces to add texture.
- Freeze: Place the container in the freezer and freeze for about 4 hours or until it becomes solidly frozen.
- Serve: Before serving, let the ice cream thaw at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly, making it easier to scoop. Enjoy your homemade strawberry cheesecake cottage cheese ice cream!
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and creaminess.
- Ensure the cottage cheese is well-drained for a smoother texture.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup if preferred.
- For a crunchier texture, add more graham crackers or lightly toast them before adding.
- This ice cream is best enjoyed within 2 days for optimal freshness and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry cheesecake ice cream, cottage cheese ice cream, healthy ice cream, homemade frozen dessert, no-churn ice cream
