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3-ingredient pistachio ice cream with crushed pistachios and maple syrup drizzle
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3-Ingredient Pistachio Ice Cream

A creamy 3-ingredient pistachio ice cream made with cottage cheese. High-protein, naturally sweet, and easy to blend and freeze.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Freeze Time 6 hours
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Freezer-safe storage container

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios
  • ½ cup maple syrup or honey

Instructions

  • Add the cottage cheese, pistachios, and maple syrup or honey to a blender or food processor.
  • Blend until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  • Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and smooth the top.
  • Freeze for 4–6 hours, until firm.
  • If frozen overnight, remove from the freezer 30–45 minutes before serving to allow it to soften for easy scooping.

Notes

  • This works best as a day-of recipe. Freeze for 4–6 hours, then serve. If frozen overnight, it will be very firm. Let it sit out before scooping.
  • The recipe is flexible with sweeteners. You can use sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, date syrup, or zero-calorie sweeteners. Adjust to taste.
  • Less sugar means a firmer freeze. If you reduce the sweetener, expect a harder texture that needs extra thaw time.
  • Swaps: To make this dairy-free, use a dairy-free cottage cheese alternative.