Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
This ice cream is trending on social media for all the right reasons! As it softens from the freezer it becomes rich and creamy—just like the real thing.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces 2% cottage cheese*
- 2½ heaping cups sliced strawberries, divided*
- ½ cup honey
- *The original recipe uses full fat cottage cheese, but I tested it with 1% and 2% for a lighter rendition and it’s GREAT! If you’re concerned about iciness, go for 2%.
- **2 heaping cups sliced; ½ cup finely chopped to be added right before freezing
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, 2 heaping cups strawberries and honey to a high-powered blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Pour mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-friendly container.
- Blend the remaining ½ cup strawberries throughout the mixture using a spoon. Cover and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours.
- Let it sit on the counter for about 30 minutes to soften up before scooping and serving. This will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Notes
Nutrition provided for heaping ¾ cup portions
RECIPE NOTES
- Softening time varies: The 30-minute counter time applies when the ice cream has been frozen about 4–6 hours. If frozen overnight or longer, allow 60+ minutes — or, if it's in a microwave-safe container, microwave it for 15–20 seconds to soften the edges for scooping. (Also, freezer temps vary widely from home to home; a colder-running or packed-full freezer produces a firmer block that needs more counter time.)
- Quick-scoop tip: Run your ice cream scoop under hot water before scooping. Or for instant soft-serve, cut off a few chunks and re-blend briefly in a food processor.
- A shallow container (like a loaf pan) softens faster on the counter than a deep quart container.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 145Carbohydrates: 25gProtein: 9gTotal Fat: 2g— Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g— Saturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 23g— Natural Sugar: 6g— Added Sugar: 17gVitamin C: 31mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.