1-Point Vanilla Cheesecake Ice Cream (WW Friendly, Serves 4)
Ultra‑creamy, no-churn, and built on ZeroPoint nonfat cottage cheese that blends up as silky as cream cheese—without the points or the heaviness.

1) Why this works on WW

Cottage cheese is a ZeroPoint food for many members, yet it’s naturally thick, tangy, and protein‑rich—aka the perfect “cheesecake” base. Sweeten it with a zero‑calorie sweetener, add real vanilla, a pinch of salt (to wake up the flavors), and you have a 1‑Point-per-serving frozen dessert that tastes like you cheated (you didn’t).

2) Yield, time & points

  • Yield: 4 servings (about ½ cup each)
  • Hands-on time: 5 minutes
  • Freeze time: 2–4 hours (or 24 hours if using a Ninja Creami)
  • WW Points: 1 Point per serving (calculated with fat‑free cottage cheese, almond milk, and zero‑calorie sweetener)

3) Ingredients (measured & WW-friendly)

Base

  • 2 cups (16 oz / 454 g) fat‑free cottage cheese (ZeroPoint)
  • ¼ cup (48 g) allulose, erythritol, or monk‑fruit sweetener (0 Points) – adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon sugar‑free instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix (optional, helps body; adds <1 Point to the whole batch)
  • 1–3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (only if you need to help it blend)
  • Pinch of fine sea salt (⅛ teaspoon)

Optional mix‑ins/toppers (track if you use):

  • Sugar‑free sprinkles (as pictured)
  • Crushed light graham cracker (1 Point per tablespoon)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest for a brighter “NY cheesecake” vibe
  • ½ teaspoon butter extract for a cake‑batter twist
  • Fresh berries (ZeroPoint)

4) Equipment

  • High‑speed blender or food processor (the smoother the better)
  • Freezer‑safe loaf pan, lidded glass container, or Ninja Creami pint
  • Rubber spatula
  • Ice cream scoop

5) Quick blender method (no special machine)

  1. Blend smooth: Add cottage cheese, sweetener, vanilla, pudding mix (if using), salt, and 1 tbsp almond milk to your blender. Blend 60–90 seconds until completely silky. Scrape down the sides once. Add more almond milk 1 tsp at a time only if your blender needs it.
  2. Taste & tweak: Want it sweeter, tangier (add a few drops of lemon juice), or more vanilla-forward? Adjust now.
  3. Freeze: Scrape into a shallow, freezer‑safe container. Cover and freeze 2–4 hours, stirring every 30–45 minutes for the first 2 hours to reduce iciness.
  4. Scoop & serve: Let it sit on the counter 5–10 minutes to soften. Scoop, top, and enjoy.

6) Ninja Creami method (the silkiest)

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  2. Pour into the Creami pint, freeze 24 hours.
  3. Spin on Lite Ice Cream. If crumbly, add 1–2 tbsp almond milk and Resp in.
  4. Fold in sprinkles or fruit and serve.

7) Texture troubleshooting

  • Icy? You probably skipped the stir‑as‑it‑freezes step, used too little sweetener (sugar alcohols lower freezing point), or your freezer is extremely cold. Let it thaw 10 minutes and stir vigorously.
  • Too soft? Freeze longer or add the optional pudding mix for extra body.
  • Not sweet enough after freezing? Stir in a splash of sugar‑free syrup when serving.

8) Make it birthday‑cake style

Add ½ tsp butter extract, ¼ tsp almond extract, and 1–2 tsp sugar‑free sprinkles to the base before freezing. Still 1 Point per serving if you keep sprinkles light.

9) Lemon “cheesecake” version

Swap vanilla extract for 1 tsp vanilla + 1–2 tsp lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon zest. Top with crushed (tracked) light graham crumbs for a faux pie crust vibe.

10) Chocolate swirl option

Whisk 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa with 1–2 tsp hot water and a little sweetener. After the base sets for 90 minutes, ripple the chocolate mixture through the semi‑frozen ice cream, then finish freezing.

11) Protein‑boost hack

Blend in 1 scoop (30 g) of vanilla whey isolate (typically +1 Point to the whole batch depending on brand). Add an extra tablespoon or two of almond milk so it spins smoothly.

12) How to serve

  • Scoop into bowls and dust with unsweetened cocoa, espresso powder, or cinnamon (0 Points).
  • Layer in parfait glasses with fresh berries and a light graham crumble.
  • Sandwich between two WW‑friendly cookies (track them) and refreeze for 30 minutes for “ice cream sandwiches.”

13) Storage & shelf life

  • Freezer: Up to 2 weeks tightly covered.
  • Before serving: Let soften on the counter 5–10 minutes, or microwave 10–15 seconds to scoop easily.

14) WW SmartPoints / Points math (per ¼ batch)

  • Fat‑free cottage cheese: 0
  • Almond milk (a couple tbsp): 0
  • Zero‑cal sweetener: 0
  • Vanilla & salt: 0
  • Sugar‑free pudding mix (1 Tbsp total): ≈1 Point for the entire recipe → still 1 Point per serving
    Total: 1 Point per ½‑cup serving (use your WW app to confirm with your brands)

15) Approximate nutrition (per serving, ¼ of recipe)

  • Calories: ~95
  • Protein: ~13 g
  • Carbs: ~7 g (most from lactose, sweetener is 0–2 g net)
  • Fat: ~1 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Sugar: ~4–5 g (naturally from dairy)

16) Dairy‑free / vegan swap

Use dairy‑free high‑protein yogurt (like unsweetened soy or coconut Greek‑style) in place of cottage cheese. Add 1 tsp unflavored gelatin (or 1 tsp agar powder for vegan) bloomed in hot water to help it set.

17) Clean‑ingredient sweetener guide

  • Allulose: best scoopable texture, very low iciness
  • Monk fruit + erythritol: great flavor, may be slightly icier
  • Stevia drops: potent; pair with a bulk sweetener like erythritol for best mouthfeel

18) Add some crunch (and track it)

  • 1 Tbsp light graham cracker crumbs: +1 Point
  • 1 tsp chopped Lily’s sugar‑free chocolate: typically 0 Points
  • 1 tsp toasted almonds or pecans: 0–1 Point

19) Make it a sundae bar (still low point)

Set out bowls of fresh berries, sliced bananas, PB2 drizzle, cocoa dust, espresso powder, cinnamon—all low or ZeroPoint topping ideas so everyone can customize without blowing their budget.

20) Perfect for meal prep

Blend and freeze in four single‑serve containers so you always know you’re staying inside your 1‑Point portion. Grab, thaw slightly, and go.

21) SEO title & meta idea (for your site)

Title: 1‑Point Vanilla Cheesecake Ice Cream (WW Cottage Cheese Ice Cream, No‑Churn, High Protein)
Meta description: This creamy 1‑Point vanilla cheesecake ice cream is made with ZeroPoint nonfat cottage cheese—no heavy cream, no condensed milk, and no churner required. 95 calories, 13g protein, and ready in minutes.

22) Quick printable card (copy/paste into your template)

Ingredients: 2 cups fat‑free cottage cheese, ¼ cup zero‑cal sweetener, 2 tsp vanilla, 1 Tbsp sugar‑free pudding mix (optional), pinch salt, 1–3 Tbsp almond milk as needed.
Method: Blend smooth, taste, freeze 2–4 hrs (stir occasionally) or spin in Creami after 24‑hr freeze. Let soften, scoop, top, enjoy.
Servings/Points: 4 servings, 1 Point each.