Description
Cottage cheese ice cream is a delightful and healthy alternative to traditional ice cream, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without the guilt. This creamy frozen treat combines full-fat cottage cheese with natural sweeteners, resulting in a rich texture and customizable flavors. Ideal for warm summer days or cozy evenings, it’s a simple recipe that everyone will love. Serve it at gatherings or enjoy it as a refreshing snack at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Optional mix-ins: fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract in a blender until smooth.
- Gradually add milk while blending until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary; mix in any optional ingredients.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for about one hour to meld flavors.
- Stir the mixture to break up ice crystals, then return it to the freezer for an additional three hours until firm.
- Scoop into bowls and enjoy! Top with fresh fruit or chocolate sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg