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Remember when I told you about how my dear husband is a copy catter when it comes to foods? As in, he can pretty much get on board with anything I like to eat, thereby making it easy to plan meals yet impossible to keep any snacks in the house that are just for ME? Well, it’s still happening. Cottage cheese used to be a ME food. I buy large tubs of it at the wholesale club and have no problem getting through them all by myself. But lately, we’re going through cottage cheese even faster, because Ben is liking it more and more. I can’t complain – much better that he’s eating cottage cheese instead of bringing other junky stuff in the house! Not that he ever really did that anyway. He’s a good guy 🙂
Most recently, he’s hooked on my strawberry ice cream made from cottage cheese. Recently added to my list of cool, creamy desserts made from cottage cheese (including pumpkin cheesecake mousse, peanut butter cheesecake mousse, and blueberry ice cream) this variation simply involved planning ahead and giving myself a little time to chill this in the freezer. Well worth it. Like a creamy strawberry soft serve, this is a yummy after-dinner treat (I always need one of those!) that won’t give you a nasty sugar rush. Eat well and sleep well, my friends.
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
5oz lowfat cottage cheese
2 large strawberries, diced
1 packet of Truvia, or a few drops of vanilla stevia extract, or other zero-calorie, all-natural sweetener of choice
Blend all ingredients together until completely smooth. Chill in freezer for about 45-60 minutes. Stir gently, and enjoy!
Update, 4/11/2010: I’m sharing this with Amy’s Slightly Indulgent Tuesday Event at Simply Sugar & Gluten Free. Head over to this week’s roundup for more healthy and indulgent recipes!
I'm Cara, lover of creative, clean food and healthy living. Pumpkin, goat cheese, and eggplant make me swoon. I have an insatiable sweet tooth and desire to lift heavy things. 
Meghan — May 5, 2010 @ 12:54 pm
I love your cottage cheese recipes, and this one sounds so delicious!
Dawn — May 5, 2010 @ 2:24 pm
This does sound amazing. I just made a banana/chocolate/almond milk ice cream I need to post.
TJ — May 5, 2010 @ 2:37 pm
yum! That looks good!
Jen — May 5, 2010 @ 2:59 pm
This looks great and I love that you don't need an ice cream maker for it.
ChubbyNewlywed — May 5, 2010 @ 3:06 pm
This looks awesome! I love fake-out desserts that aren't full of crap. I am going to put this on the list.
roxan — May 5, 2010 @ 3:15 pm
What?! That sounds so good and easy. I like how you can easily make as much or as little as you want. I've starred this recipe for future use 🙂 Thanks. You always have the best recipes.
Kelly — May 5, 2010 @ 3:20 pm
Sounds like a healthy version of a fruity cheesecake. I wonder how well this would do in an ice cream maker.
Allison — May 5, 2010 @ 5:26 pm
Cara, this sounds amazing! I'm definitely making this 🙂
Raina — May 5, 2010 @ 11:43 pm
Wow! Ice cream made out of cottage cheese. very interesting! I am following. If you can make ice cream out of cottage cheese, I am looking forward to what you come up with next.
Tasha — May 6, 2010 @ 12:12 pm
I was just thinking the other day about your cottage cheese deserts that we've tried in the past. They were delicious and I'm sure this one will be too!
Barbara — May 6, 2010 @ 6:04 pm
Fascinating! I can't imagine it. I'm going try a half batch.
Shannon — May 6, 2010 @ 7:09 pm
definitely been meaning to try something like this! gotta get with it 🙂
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) — May 7, 2010 @ 7:08 am
wow this is a creative looking recipe! have a TGIF Cara!! 🙂
grace — May 7, 2010 @ 9:25 am
this is such a unique use for those creamy curds–i'm definitely intrigued! it's the first i've heard of such a thing, but i'm sure it tastes amazing. the almonds on top are a great touch–i'd certainly have trouble sharing…
Kerstin — May 10, 2010 @ 1:05 am
What a yummy treat! Cottage cheese is such a great snack and this brings it to a whole new level!
littlemisspotato — May 12, 2010 @ 2:27 am
Oh boy that sounds good! Haha! So funny how your hubby will adapt. Cute. c:
mike — July 24, 2010 @ 4:35 pm
Awesome recipe! I have always loved strawberry cheesecake, what more to have in in ice cream form. Thank you very much for sharing this awesome recipe. I will surely give this one a try. This would probably go well with a hot cup of coffee made from one of my manual coffee makers at home. Kudos!
mike — April 5, 2011 @ 1:24 am
Awesome recipe! I have always loved strawberry cheesecake, what more to have in in ice cream form. Thank you very much for sharing this awesome recipe. I will surely give this one a try. This would probably go well with a hot cup of coffee made from one of my manual coffee makers at home. Kudos!
Allison — April 5, 2011 @ 1:24 am
Cara, this sounds amazing! I'm definitely making this 🙂