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Fresh Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe with Honey and Berries

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A cool, creamy homemade ice cream featuring tangy cottage cheese, natural sweetness from honey, and bursts of fresh berries. This easy dessert is refreshing, light, and perfect for summer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (450 g) full-fat small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup (85 g) honey
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: chopped nuts (toasted almonds or pistachios)
  • Optional: mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place 2 cups (450 g) of full-fat, small-curd cottage cheese into your blender or food processor. Blend on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy with no visible curds.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup (85 g) honey, 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. Pour the blended cottage cheese into the honey mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or spoon until fully incorporated and creamy.
  4. Rinse 1 cup (150 g) of fresh berries and pat dry. Chop larger berries like strawberries into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the ice cream base for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly.
  6. Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually 20-25 minutes until it thickens to soft-serve consistency.
  7. In the last 5 minutes of churning, gently fold in the fresh berries, distributing them evenly without crushing.
  8. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Smooth the top, cover tightly, and freeze for at least 3 hours or until firm.
  9. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping. Garnish with extra honey drizzle, fresh mint, or chopped nuts if desired.

Notes

If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture in a shallow container and stir every 30 minutes until firm. Use small-curd full-fat cottage cheese for best texture. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and plant-based cottage cheese alternatives. Avoid over-blending berries to keep their shape. Let ice cream soften 5-10 minutes at room temperature before serving for easier scooping.

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