Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a delightful and creamy frozen treat that combines nostalgia with a refreshing twist. This easy-to-make dessert offers a unique texture and flavor, making it perfect for warm days or any occasion. With its customizable nature, you can add your favorite mix-ins for endless variations. Satisfy your sweet cravings while enjoying the benefits of protein-packed cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes (freezing time)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (½ cup servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup whole milk or cream
- ⅓ cup sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, fruit purees, or nuts
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese, milk or cream, sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Gently fold in any optional add-ins.
- Pour the mixture into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours (overnight for best results).
- Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, try using flavored extracts like almond or adding fruits such as strawberries or bananas. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer.