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 discovered cottage cheese ice cream when searching for wholesome dessert ideas and was amazed at how rich and satisfying it could be, especially with homemade cookie dough mixed in for both flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- Full-fat cottage cheese: 2 cups (450 g)
- 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 a pinch of salt in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.
- Combine:
- Gently fold cookie dough balls into the blended cottage cheese mixture.
- Freeze:
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Serve:
- Let ice cream sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping for easier serving.
Save My kids love helping roll the cookie dough balls and watching the ice cream freeze. It's become a go-to weekend treat in our family.
Required Tools
You will need a food processor or high-speed blender, mixing bowls, a freezer-safe container, and a small scoop or spoon to make and serve this recipe.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains dairy, gluten from wheat flour, and soy if the chocolate chips contain soy lecithin. Always check ingredient labels if you have dietary concerns.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Each serving provides approximately 240 calories, 11 g total fat, 23 g carbohydrates, and 11 g protein.
Save This high-protein ice cream is the perfect refreshing dessert and comes together easily. Enjoy straight from the freezer for a creamy, satisfying treat.
Recipe Questions
- → How is the texture of cottage cheese transformed?
Blending cottage cheese with sweeteners and cream creates a smooth, ice cream-like consistency.
- → Is it necessary to use heavy cream?
No, heavy cream is optional and only used for extra richness; omitting it lowers the fat content.
- → How do you make cookie dough safe to eat?
Heat-treat the flour before mixing to eliminate bacteria, rendering the dough safe for consumption.
- → Can the frozen dessert be customized?
Yes, add chopped nuts, use honey instead of maple syrup, or swap chocolate chips for other varieties.
- → How should the frozen treat be served?
Let it thaw at room temperature for about 10 minutes before scooping for the best creamy texture.
- → What allergens should be considered?
This dessert contains dairy, gluten, and potentially soy if chocolate chips include soy lecithin.