This 3-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream is simplicity at its finest, transforming basic ingredients into a creamy, indulgent treat with the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Cottage cheese provides an unexpectedly smooth, luxurious base that blends effortlessly with frozen strawberries, creating a soft-serve texture that tastes surprisingly rich without being heavy. The natural sweetness of the strawberries combined with a touch of honey brings out a fresh, fruity flavor that’s perfectly satisfying. It’s a quick, nutritious dessert that’s not only incredibly easy to make but also guilt-free.
Ingredients
- 2 cups low-fat (1 percent) no-salt-added cottage cheese
- 4 cups frozen strawberries
- 2 tbsp honey
Directions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by allowing the frozen strawberries to sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes. This softens them slightly, making them easier to blend, without losing their icy texture.
- Blend: Add the cottage cheese, strawberries, and honey into a high-speed blender or a powerful food processor. Start blending on a low setting, then gradually increase to high. If the ingredients are having difficulty blending smoothly, pause and scrape down the sides or add a splash of water to help things move along.
- Achieving Creaminess: Blend until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy, with a texture resembling soft-serve ice cream. This can take about 2-4 minutes, depending on your blender’s strength. The cottage cheese will provide a creamy base, while the strawberries add natural sweetness and a vibrant pink color.
- Taste Test and Adjust: Once blended, taste the ice cream and adjust the sweetness if necessary. If it’s not quite sweet enough for your liking, add a bit more honey, then blend for a few more seconds.
- Freeze (Optional): For a firmer, scoopable consistency, transfer the mixture to an airtight container and freeze it for 2-3 hours. For an even texture, stir the mixture once every hour during the first two hours of freezing. This will prevent ice crystals from forming and will help maintain a creamy texture.
- Serve: Scoop into bowls or cones and serve immediately. Garnish with a few fresh strawberry slices or a drizzle of honey if desired.
- Storage: Store any leftover ice cream in a freezer-safe container. For best results, consume within 1-2 weeks, though it’s likely to disappear long before that!
