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A bowl of ice cream topped with fresh strawberries and chopped nuts

Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Say hello to your new favorite guilt-free dessert! This Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream went viral for a reason — it’s creamy, rich, naturally sweetened, and packed with protein thanks to cottage cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • High-speed blender or food processor
  • Rubber spatula
  • Loaf pan (or any freezer-safe container)
  • Parchment or plastic wrap
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Optional: Ice cream scoop for serving

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (450–500 g) low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and divided
  • 2 to 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 sheets graham cracker, crushed, plus extra for topping

Instructions
 

  • Blend the Base
    Add the cottage cheese, 1 cup of the strawberries, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.
    Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This step ensures your ice cream has that luscious, scoopable texture.
    A food processor filled with a vibrant pink liquid
  • Fold-In for Texture
    Dice the remaining ½ cup of strawberries.Gently fold the diced strawberries and half of the crushed graham crackers into the blended base. This gives the ice cream those classic cheesecake textures with fruit and cookie bits in every bite.
    Blender filled with fluffy whipped cream and fresh strawberries
  • Freeze It
    Transfer the mixture to a chilled loaf pan or freezer-safe container.Press a piece of parchment or plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the mixture to help prevent ice crystals.Freeze for 3 to 4 hours, or until firm but scoopable.
  • Scoop and Serve
    Let the pan sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly.Scoop into bowls or cones, and sprinkle with the remaining graham cracker crumbs before serving.
    A person scooping ice cream from a tub into a bowl with a metal scoop

Video

@maxiskitchen Healthy strawberry cheesecake ice cream 🍨 . Thank you @lainiecooks_ for recipe inspiration! Soo delish! . Blend:▪️16 oz. Full Fat Cottage Cheese▪️3 Strawberries▪️1/4 Cup Maple Syrup▪️ . Mix in:▪️3 Graham Crackers, crushed▪️2 Strawberries, diced small▪️ . 1️⃣ Blend together the cottage cheese, strawberries and maple syrup until creamy and then mix in the graham crackers and diced strawberries 2️⃣ Transfer into a container, cover and freeze for 3-5 hours stirring every hour to break up icy spots; enjoy! (Note: if it is left in the freezer longer it may become too hard so 3-5 hours is the sweet spot!) . ⏲5 minute prep time + 3-5 hour freeze time . #healthyrecipes #healthydessert #easyrecipe #tiktokfood #icecream #cottagecheese ♬ Inspiring Journey - Lesfm

Notes

💡 Cooking Tips

  • Blender Power Matters: A high-speed blender will give the smoothest texture. If your blender struggles, blend in stages or use a food processor.
  • Sweeter Option: For a sweeter bite, use ripe, in-season strawberries or add a touch more honey.
  • Dairy-Free Swap: Use dairy-free cottage cheese and maple syrup for a lactose-free version.
  • Texture Boost: Want more crunch? Stir in chopped nuts or white chocolate chips before freezing.
  • Make It a Meal Prep Treat: Freeze in individual portions using silicone molds for easy snacking.
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