What if we told you that you can enjoy a delicious bowl of strawberry cheesecake ice cream while also getting 20 grams of protein per serving? You don’t need an elaborate ice cream-making experiment, just three simple ingredients and a bit of patience. This homemade protein-packed “nice cream” is nutritious, easy to make, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Introducing Strawberry Cheesecake Protein “Nice Cream” The internet has gone wild for this 3-ingredient strawberry cheesecake “nice cream,” which features an unexpected hero ingredient: cottage cheese. Before you scoff, know that cottage cheese is a complete source of protein and adds an irresistibly creamy texture to the dessert. And the best part? You won’t even taste the cottage cheese in the final product!
Making the Easiest Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream In an Instagram post, @lainiecooks_ shows how to make this simple yet delicious ice cream using just three ingredients: strawberries, maple syrup, and cottage cheese. Begin by combining a 16-ounce container of whole milk cottage cheese with 1/4 cup of your preferred sweetener (maple syrup, honey, etc.) in a large bowl. Next, add six to eight chopped strawberries, saving half for later.
Now, blend the mixture until silky smooth using a high-powered blender, food processor, or immersion blender. Stir in the remaining chopped strawberries and some crushed graham crackers. Spoon the mixture back into the cottage cheese container and freeze for a few hours. When ready to serve, top with more graham crackers and enjoy!
Pro tip: To prevent the “nice cream” from getting icy, stir it every hour while in the freezer, and don’t freeze for more than 4-5 hours.
Endless Flavor Possibilities The fun doesn’t stop at strawberry cheesecake! Experiment with other flavors like peanut butter and chocolate chip cheesecake by swapping out the strawberries and graham crackers for peanut butter and chocolate chips.
The Health Benefits of Cottage Cheese Cottage cheese offers numerous health benefits, making it the perfect star ingredient for this dessert. It’s a complete protein source with 14 grams of protein in a half-cup serving, providing all nine essential amino acids. It’s also rich in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and selenium. Additionally, some cottage cheese brands, like Good Culture, include probiotics for gut health. With all these benefits, you’ll want to dig into this guilt-free treat without hesitation!
