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Low Carb Blueberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream - Creamy, High-Protein, and Simple

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese (small curd preferred for smoother blending)
  • 1 to 1 1/4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen; frozen give a thicker texture)
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or allulose (adjust to taste; allulose freezes softer)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional but brightens the flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (balances sweetness)
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt (enhances flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk (optional, for smoother texture)
  • 1 tablespoon vodka or vegetable glycerin (optional, helps keep it scoopable)

Method
 

  1. Prep your equipment. Grab a high-speed blender or food processor and a freezer-safe container with a lid. If using frozen blueberries, there’s no need to thaw.
  2. Blend the base. Add cottage cheese, sweetener, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt to the blender. If using heavy cream or almond milk, add it now. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping the sides as needed.
  3. Add blueberries. Toss in the blueberries and blend again. For a smooth texture, blend fully. For a ripple effect, pulse a few times so some blueberry pieces remain.
  4. Taste and adjust. Check sweetness and acidity. Add a little more sweetener or lemon juice if needed. Remember, flavors mute slightly when frozen, so aim a touch sweeter than you’d eat unfrozen.
  5. Improve scoopability (optional). Stir in vodka or vegetable glycerin. This helps reduce iciness and keeps the ice cream easier to scoop from the freezer.
  6. Freeze. Pour into your container and smooth the top. Press a piece of parchment directly onto the surface to limit ice crystals. Seal with the lid and freeze for 3–4 hours for soft-serve or 5–6 hours for a firmer scoop.
  7. Serve. If very firm, let it sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping. Use a warm scoop for clean, easy servings.