Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Dough (Print View)

Whipped cottage cheese pairs with edible cookie dough for a creamy frozen dessert with extra protein.

# Components:

→ Ice Cream Base

01 - 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
02 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Edible Cookie Dough

06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, heat-treated
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
08 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
09 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
10 - 1 tablespoon milk
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Pinch of salt
13 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Add heat-treated flour and stir until well combined, then fold in mini chocolate chips. Shape dough into marble-sized balls and refrigerate until firm.
02 - In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine cottage cheese, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, heavy cream (if using), and a pinch of salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Gently fold the chilled cookie dough balls into the whipped cottage cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
04 - Pour the prepared mixture into a freezer-safe container, cover tightly, and freeze for at least 4 hours or until the ice cream is set and firm.
05 - Allow the frozen ice cream to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes prior to scooping for easier serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High-protein and vegetarian treat
  • No ice cream maker required
02 -
  • Heat-treat flour before using to make cookie dough safe to eat raw
  • Omitting heavy cream makes this recipe lower in fat but still amazingly creamy
03 -
  • Let ice cream stand for several minutes before scooping for the creamiest texture
  • Swap chocolate chips for butterscotch or add chopped nuts for variety
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