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 made this cottage cheese ice cream on a warm spring afternoon, and the first spoonful truly surprised me, tasting as decadent as any classic ice cream. The edible cookie dough bits make it fun for sharing, and even picky eaters love the creamy, unique texture.
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 (for dough): 1/2 tsp
- Salt (for dough): Pinch
- Mini chocolate chips: 1/4 cup (40 g)
Instructions
- Make the Edible Cookie Dough:
- Cream softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a small bowl. Mix in milk, vanilla, and salt. Stir in heat-treated flour until combined, then 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, optional heavy cream, and a pinch of salt in a food processor or blender until completely smooth and creamy.
- Combine:
- Gently fold the cookie dough balls into the blended cottage cheese mixture.
- Freeze:
- Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Serve:
- Allow ice cream to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping for easier serving.
Save This recipe was a hit during our Sunday game night, with everyone asking for seconds and loving the crunchy chocolate chips in every bite.
Required Tools
Food processor or blender, mixing bowls, freezer-safe container, and a small scoop or spoon are useful to make this recipe easy and enjoyable.
Allergen Information
This dessert contains dairy and gluten. Check chocolate chip packaging for soy content if you have sensitivities.
Nutritional Information
Each serving has about 240 calories, 11 g total fat, 23 g carbohydrates, and 11 g protein, making it a more balanced treat than most ice creams.
Save Serve this cottage cheese ice cream for a protein-rich treat that tastes just like classic cookie dough ice cream. Enjoy every creamy, dough-filled spoonful!