Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Cottage Cheese Ice Cream offers a healthier and creamy alternative to traditional ice cream. This refreshing and versatile dessert combines the richness of cottage cheese with natural sweeteners and customizable flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or fruit. Whether you use an ice cream maker or make it by hand, this treat is sure to impress with its smooth, velvety texture and balanced sweetness.
Equipment
- Blender or Food Processor: 1 unit
- Ice Cream Maker (optional): 1 unit
- Freezer-Safe Container – 1 unit
- Measuring Cups & Spoons (1 set)
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese full-fat or low-fat
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- Pinch of salt optional
Instructions
Blend the Cottage Cheese Base
- In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, heavy cream (or milk), honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth with no lumps. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if necessary.
Chill the Mixture
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and cover it. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to chill the base before freezing.
Churn in an Ice Cream Maker
- If you're using an ice cream maker, follow the manufacturer's instructions. Pour the chilled mixture into the ice cream maker and churn for about 20-25 minutes, or until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
OR
- If you're not using an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Place it in the freezer and stir every 30 minutes for the first few hours to break up any ice crystals. This will help ensure a smooth texture.
Freeze
- Once the ice cream has reached the desired consistency, transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for 2-3 more hours, or until firm.
Serve
- Scoop and serve your cottage cheese ice cream with toppings of your choice, such as fresh fruit, chocolate drizzle, or nuts.
Notes
- Sweetener: Adjust the sweetener to your taste, depending on how sweet you want the ice cream. Honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar all work well as natural sweeteners.
- Dairy-Free Option: For a dairy-free version, substitute the cottage cheese with a plant-based yogurt or tofu blended until smooth.
- Flavor Variations: Feel free to add fruit purees, cocoa powder, or vanilla beans to customize the flavor. Adding crushed nuts, chocolate chips, or cookie dough can create delightful mix-ins.
- Texture Tip: To achieve the creamiest texture, ensure that the cottage cheese mixture is blended very well, and if you're not using an ice cream maker, stir the ice cream regularly during freezing to avoid large ice crystals.