Description
Creamy cottage cheese ice cream blends protein-packed goodness with sweet indulgence, creating a guilt-free dessert sensation. Cool, smooth, and surprisingly delightful, you’ll savor each spoonful of this unexpected summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy Base:
- 2 cups (473 ml) full-fat cottage cheese
Sweeteners:
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) liquid sweetener (sugar-free honey or agave syrup)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) peanut butter (or almond or cashew butter)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pulverize cottage cheese in a high-powered blender until achieving a silky, uniform texture, approximately 12 minutes.
- Incorporate liquid sweetener, peanut butter, and vanilla extract into the blended mixture, processing on medium speed until thoroughly integrated.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips into the creamy base using a flexible spatula, ensuring even distribution without crushing the chips.
- Carefully transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container, meticulously smoothing the surface to create an even layer and minimize potential ice crystal formation.
- Seal the container securely to protect the mixture from freezer odors and potential contamination.
- Position the container in the freezer, allowing it to solidify for a minimum of 34 hours to develop the ideal frozen consistency.
- Prior to serving, extract the ice cream from the freezer and allow it to rest at ambient temperature for 1520 minutes, facilitating easier scooping and a more luxurious texture.
Notes
- Opt for low-fat or non-fat cottage cheese to reduce overall calorie content and create a lighter dessert.
- Choose natural liquid sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a cleaner, less processed flavor profile.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew for unique taste variations and added nutritional benefits.
- Use sugar-free chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks for a lower-sugar alternative that complements the creamy base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 184 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg