Save A creamy, protein-packed ice cream featuring whipped cottage cheese and bursts of edible chocolate chip cookie dough, perfect for a guilt-free frozen treat.
I first tried cottage cheese ice cream on a hot summer afternoon when I wanted something indulgent yet healthy. The addition of cookie dough made it absolutely irresistible, and it quickly became a favorite with my friends and family.
Ingredients
- Full-fat cottage cheese: 2 cups (450 g)
- Pure maple syrup or honey: 1/3 cup (80 ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Heavy cream (optional): 1/2 cup (120 ml), for extra creaminess
- Salt: Pinch
- All-purpose flour, heat-treated: 1/2 cup (65 g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 2 tbsp (30 g)
- Light brown sugar: 2 tbsp (25 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 tbsp (15 g)
- Milk: 1 tbsp (15 ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: Pinch
- Mini chocolate chips: 1/4 cup (40 g)
Instructions
- Make the Edible Cookie Dough:
- Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a small bowl. Mix in milk, vanilla, and salt. Add heat-treated flour and stir until combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Roll dough into small marble-sized balls and refrigerate.
- Make the Ice Cream Base:
- Blend cottage cheese, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, heavy cream (if using), and pinch of salt in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Combine:
- Gently fold cookie dough balls into the blended cottage cheese mixture.
- Freeze:
- Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze at least 4 hours until firm.
- Serve:
- Let ice cream sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping.
Save One of my fondest memories is making this ice cream with my niece, rolling tiny dough balls and sneaking a taste together before mixing them in. Everyone in the family requests it for birthday celebrations now.
Required Tools
Food processor or blender, mixing bowls, freezer-safe container, small scoop or spoon.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cottage cheese, butter, cream, milk), gluten (wheat flour), and may contain soy (chocolate chips). Always check ingredient labels for allergens if concerned.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 240, Total Fat: 11 g, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 11 g
Save Scoop generously and enjoy every creamy bite with bursts of cookie dough. This treat is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and keep you smiling.
Recipe FAQ Section
- → How is the cottage cheese blended for a creamy texture?
Blend cottage cheese with maple syrup and vanilla in a food processor or blender until completely smooth and fluffy.
- → Is the cookie dough safe to eat raw?
Yes. Heat-treat flour by microwaving to kill bacteria, and use no eggs, making the dough safe for snacking.
- → Can I substitute chocolate chips with other mix-ins?
Absolutely! Add butterscotch chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit for variety and extra flavor.
- → How do I achieve extra creaminess?
Include heavy cream in the base, or swap part of cottage cheese with mascarpone for a richer result.
- → Is this frozen treat suitable for specific diets?
It’s vegetarian and high-protein. For lower fat, omit cream and choose low-fat cottage cheese options.
- → What are the allergen concerns?
This dessert contains dairy and gluten. Check chocolate chips for soy if sensitive, and review all ingredients.