Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a high-protein frozen dessert that’s incredibly creamy and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Made in a Ninja Creami or any ice cream maker, this surprisingly delicious recipe highlights cottage cheese for extra creaminess and protein.
Since getting my Ninja Creami, I’ve been experimenting with cottage cheese as the base for frozen treats and I’m hooked. This version uses fresh strawberry puree and a touch of maple syrup for sweetness. If you prefer a sweeter result, you can increase the maple syrup or add a vanilla pudding mix, but this recipe is intentionally lightly sweetened so the strawberry flavor can shine.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy – Only four main ingredients and minimal prep.
- Delicious – Bright, natural strawberry flavor balanced with light sweetness.
- Protein-packed – Cottage cheese adds creaminess and a significant protein boost.
Ingredients
Strawberries – Fresh are ideal for the brightest flavor, but frozen berries work too.
Cottage Cheese – I use full-fat (whole milk) cottage cheese for the creamiest texture; low-fat can be substituted.
Milk – 2% milk works well, though any milk you prefer is fine.
Maple Syrup – Provides gentle sweetness; swap with honey, agave, or sugar if desired.
The printable recipe card below lists exact quantities and full instructions.
Variations
Other Berries – Try blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries in place of strawberries.
Alternative Sweeteners – Use honey, agave, or granulated sugar to taste.
Milks – Swap 2% for whole milk, skim, or a plant-based milk if preferred.
Vanilla – Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for a warm vanilla note.
Step by Step Instructions
Photo 1. Add strawberries and cottage cheese to a food processor or high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Add milk and maple syrup and blend again until combined.
Photo 2. Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container (or another freezer-safe container) and freeze completely for at least 24 hours.
Photo 3. Insert the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami and run the ice cream function. The texture may appear crumbly at first.
Photo 4. Add 1–2 tablespoons of milk and run the Re-Spin (or ice cream) cycle again until creamy. Repeat if needed, then serve.
Expert Tips
Storage – Freeze leftovers in an airtight container. To refresh texture, run through the Ninja Creami or allow to soften slightly and stir before serving.
Serving Suggestions – Top with crushed graham crackers for a cheesecake-like finish, or add chocolate chips, chopped cookies, extra berries, or hot fudge.
No Ninja Creami? – Use a traditional ice cream maker with a frozen drum: pour the mixture into the frozen drum and churn according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Recipe FAQs
Cottage cheese contributes a smooth, creamy texture and boosts the protein content, making this ice cream more satisfying.
Yes. When blended with fruit and a bit of sweetener, cottage cheese disappears into a creamy base with no prominent curd flavor.
Other Ice Cream Recipes to Consider
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No Churn Peach Ice Cream
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Strawberry Ice Cream Cake
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Salted Caramel Ice Cream
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Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
High in protein and full of strawberry flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups fresh chopped strawberries
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, add the strawberries and cottage cheese and blend until smooth.
- Add the milk and maple syrup and blend until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container or other freezer-safe container and freeze for 24 hours.
- Insert the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami and run the ice cream cycle. If crumbly, add 1 tablespoon of milk and run the Re-Spin. Repeat if necessary until creamy.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight freezer-safe container. To restore creaminess, run through the Ninja Creami or allow to soften slightly and stir.
Serving suggestions: Top with graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips, chopped cookies, or extra fruit.
Ice cream maker instructions: If using a traditional ice cream maker, ensure the drum is frozen and churn the mixture according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Nutrition
Calories: 131 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 1 g | Sugar: 15 g | Sodium: 357 mg