Description
This Keto Raspberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a creamy, protein-packed dessert that’s both keto-friendly and low-carb. Blended with fresh raspberries and cottage cheese, it offers a refreshing, tangy flavor. Easy to make with a Ninja Creami or blender, it’s the perfect guilt-free treat to satisfy your sweet cravings. Customize with your favorite toppings for a delightful, healthy dessert.
Ingredients
For the ice cream base:
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (Good Culture recommended)
- ½ cup raspberries (fresh or thawed frozen raspberries)
- ¼ cup powdered keto-friendly sweetener (erythritol, monk fruit, or allulose)
Optional crunchy topping:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped
- 1 teaspoon keto sweetener
Instructions
- Prepare the Nut Topping (Optional): In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped pecans and sweetener, stirring for about 3–4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool completely.
- Blend the Base: Add cottage cheese to a blender and blend until smooth. Add half the raspberries and sweetener, then blend again until well combined.
- Freeze the Mixture: Pour the base into a shallow freezer-safe container. Gently fold in the remaining raspberries to create swirls. Top with cooled pecans (optional). Cover and freeze for 2–4 hours.
- Serve and Enjoy: Scoop into bowls or cones. If frozen solid, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Variations: For a chocolate twist, add cocoa powder and sugar-free chocolate chips. For a tangy twist, swap raspberries for blackberries and add lemon zest.
- No Ninja Creami?: If you don’t have a Ninja Creami, freeze the mixture in a loaf pan and stir every hour to break up ice crystals.
- Sweetener Tip: Add more sweetener if you prefer a sweeter ice cream.
- Dairy-Free Option: Substitute cottage cheese with dairy-free alternatives like blended tofu or coconut-based yogurt for a non-dairy version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
