cherry cheesecake ice cream

This cottage cheese cherry cheesecake ice cream is everything you love about cheesecake in a creamy, healthier frozen treat. It’s packed with protein, naturally rich and creamy, made with simple ingredients, and comes together with almost no effort. Perfect for cooling off with a delicious dessert that tastes indulgent but fuels you too.

Prep

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes

freeze

1.5-2 hours

Serves

3 servings

Ingredients

  • 16 oz tub of cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 cup frozen cherries
  • 1/2 lemon, squeezed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • (toppings) cherries and graham cracker crumbs 

Instructions

Step 1

pour the cottage cheese, lemon juice, vmaple syrup, vanilla and frozen cherries into a bowl/blender and freeze

Step 2

pour the mixture into a loaf pan

Step 3

(optional) top with more cherries and graham cracker crumbs

Step 4

freeze for 1.5-2 hours, scoop & enjoy

* if it’s in the freezer for longer, let it thaw before eating for a creamier texture