Introducing - Salted Caramel Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (high protein), your new favorite healthy summer treat. This ice cream is high in protein and lower in sugar. The dates provide a caramel flavor without additional added sugar. Yum.
I'm obsessed with cottage cheese! For more yummy cottage cheese recipes try my cottage cheese chia pudding or my lemon honey cottage cheese dip.
Why you'll love this recipe
It is easy to make.
It's made with healthier ingredients.
This recipe is the perfect healthy summer treat.
The recipe is vegetarian, gluten free and high in protein.
No turning on the oven for this recipe, it is a no bake dessert.
Instructions for cottage cheese ice cream with dates
Blend together ice cream.
Add ice cream to loaf pan and freeze for 3-4 hours.
Serve and enjoy!
Ingredients
- cottage cheese
- honey
- vanilla
- dates
- salt
Storage instructions
You can store the ice cream in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 2 weeks. To eat again let it thaw for about 10 minutes.
Substitutions
- honey - this can be subbed with maple syrup.
- dates - you can sub in real caramel if you would like, I would sub about ¼ cup.
Equipment
You just need a food processor or blender for this recipe.
Recipe FAQS
Cottage cheese ice cream does not taste exactly like ice cream, however it is pretty close. It has a tangy sweet flavor and is super creamy.
Yes, it is high in protein and full of vitamins and minerals and some fiber.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Use a good quality cottage cheese for the best tasting ice cream. I like Good Culture or Kalona super foods.
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Salted Caramel Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (high protein)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz container full fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
- 6 dates if they are hard soften them in water for 5 minutes
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, honey, vanilla and sea salt to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Add dates and blend again. You want the dates to be broken up but not fully blended.
- Add ice cream to a bowl or loaf pan and freeze for 3-4 hours until ice cream is set.
- Serve and enjoy.
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T & J Caspers says
Tried this recipe this weekend, I really like it! I made it for my son. I used a hand blender and ended up using 2% fat cottage cheese. I used individual dessert dishes to freeze it, grab and enjoy! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Kristi says
Thank you!!
Sandra says
I really was quite sceptical but decided to try it out anyway. It’s very tasty and I would make it again.
Kristi says
Thank you Sandra!
Honorinda says
Didn’t try it yet you said it looks good and I’m I put it in the freezer already. Hope it’s amazing.
Shannon says
I just whipped up a batch adding a scoop of PB2 to it! It was delicious right away!! My husband literally licked the mixing bowl clean!!
Kristi says
Thank you Shannon!
Vanessa says
Can granulated monk fruit be used instead of honey?
Kristi says
I think so, it might alter the texture though so you may need to play around with it
Marilyn Kathleen Barker says
How many servings does this recipe make? It looks wonderful.
Kristi says
Thank you! It makes about 3-4 servings
Jason C Morris says
What’s a serving size
Megan H says
Can you add protein powder to this?
Kristi says
I think so but I wouldn't do pea protein, it will make it too thick and gummy
Mark says
Made as written...but added some pecans w the dates before second blend. Loved it....and love it even more as a chilled thick pudding rather than ice cream, though that too is good, if a bit gritty. Works fab as a chilled filling/frosting for gluten free cakes/muffins...which i also make w date paste instead of sugar. Thanks!!
Karen says
Salted caramel cottage cheese ice cream is delicious!!!
Kristi says
Thanks Karen!
Jennifer says
I made this for the first time yesterday. I have to be honest, I was skeptical. I hate cottage cheese. But this stuff? It’s delicious! I love it. I used maple syrup and otherwise followed instructions as written. I plan to make another version with fruit. Does it taste exactly like ice cream? No. But it’s 100% a creamy frozen treat with a delicious flavor that will scratch the itch if you’re looking for ice cream, but want something far healthier. There is bit of a mouth coating feel from the cottage cheese. It doesn’t bother me but it is just inherent due to the ingredients. I’ve seen some other people mention using part of an avocado to add to the creaminess. I haven’t tried that yet, but may give it a shot. Others have also mentioned, it is quite difficult to scoop out once frozen. This is true! Set it out on the counter for about 15 minutes prior to serving and that helps. Thank you for sharing. Such a wonderful delicious recipe.
Kristi says
Thank you!
Linda says
Phenomenal and easy! This is my 2nd time making this. Both times
I added salted cashews and/or sliced almonds to it. This beats store bought ice cream hands down! I cannot wait to show my daughters kiddos. They are our finicky eaters.
Kristi says
Thanks Linda!
Deborah Agate says
Can you use low-fat cottage cheese? Will it still come out?
Kristi says
I recommend full fat as it will be creamier but some readers have had success with low fat!
Dawn says
I’m making this for the third time and I also subbed maple syrup for the honey. It’s so delicious, I can’t tell that the dates are not real caramel. My husband is really finicky about anything healthy, but this has been a real hit at my house. I’m making a double batch to share with the neighbors. Thanks Kristi, this is definitely a game changer and I’ll be sharing your site too.
Kristi says
Thanks so much Dawn!!!
Ashley Wengerd says
This was so yummy!! I did maple syrup instead of honey and froze it for 2-3 hours and it was literally perfect! I will be making this more. Thank you very much for sharing!! 😊
Kristi says
Thanks Ashley!
Meredith says
Tried this recipe, replacing the honey with stevia and it turned out delicious! It was difficult to scoop out once frozen though, so I plan to keep in the refridgerator. Highly recommend this recipe, easy, scrumptious, and a healthier version of real ice cream. Thank you so much for the recipe! Cheers!
Kristi says
Thanks Meredith! If you let the recipe thaw out for 30 minutes or so it will soften and regain the ice cream like texture.
Brad Markell says
Excellent. Thank you 😊. The first time I attempted the recipe without knowing exactly increments, I added too much salt, and not enuff honey and added avocados, and blended dates too much before softening, but next time, I'll follow her recipe.
Kristi says
Thanks Brad!