Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup (225g) full-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Gently mash with a fork, then let sit for 15 minutes to macerate, releasing their juices.
  2. Add the cottage cheese, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt to the strawberries. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  3. If using an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into the prepared ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  4. If not using an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Stir every hour for the first 2-3 hours to break up ice crystals (this step is less important if you macerate before freezing).
  5. Let the ice cream soften slightly before scooping and serving.