# Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Pints Smearcase's FroCo Has 40 Grams of Protein Per Pint By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-06-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smearcase References: [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/smearcase_flavor-announcement-vanilla-bean-activity-7203454535715995648-LBFk) & [eatsmearcase](https://eatsmearcase.com/)  Following [TikTok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cottage-cheese-ice-cream)-viral cottage cheese ice cream recipes, Smearcase is introducing a first-of-its-kind frozen dairy dessert using cottage cheese as its primary ingredient. FroCo ice cream boasts 40 grams of protein per pint thanks to a nourishing base of cottage cheese and a boost from collagen. This new range of [protein-packed ice cream pints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-frozen-dessert) offers consumers a convenient alternative to crafting their own frozen cottage cheese ice cream, eliminating the need to prepare and wait for their desserts to freeze. The decadent new lineup includes classic flavors like Vanilla Bean, plus Mocha Joe and Peanut Butter. Like the minimal-ingredient recipes that spread like wildfire on social media, these ones spotlight simple additions like rich Madagascar vanilla beans, premium espresso cappuccino extract and all-natural peanut butter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High-protein Frozen Desserts:** These desserts cater to health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious alternatives to traditional ice cream. - **Social Media-inspired Food Products:** Recipes that go viral on platforms like TikTok can translate into successful commercial products. - **Collagen-enhanced Foods:** Collagen as an ingredient taps into the wellness trend, offering additional health benefits to everyday foods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Dairy Industry:** Innovative use of cottage cheese revitalizes a traditional dairy product, appealing to modern health trends. - **Fitness and Health Food Industry:** High-protein and nutrient-dense products align with the demands of fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers. - **Social Media Marketing:** Leveraging viral content from social media can significantly impact product development and consumer engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Packed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pints.md) - [Cottage Cheese Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cottage-cheese-ice-cream.md) - [Frozen Low-Sugar Protein Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pints-flavor.md) - [High-Protein Ice Cream Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foothills-creamery-protein-ice-cream.md) - [Protein-Packed Bakery Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pints-fudge-brownie.md) - [High-Protein Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-one.md) - [Protein-Packed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natty.md) - [Layered Cottage Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-cottage-cheese.md) - [Exclusive Protein Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pints-flavors.md)