Description
Make a high-protein, low-sugar frozen dessert using cottage cheese as the base. This recipe is simple, requires no churning, and yields a creamy texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup sweetener (e.g., monk fruit blend or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons milk or water for blending consistency
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese, sweetener, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend the mixture until it becomes completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This step is crucial for texture.
- If the mixture is too thick to blend smoothly, add milk or water one tablespoon at a time until a thick, smooth paste forms.
- Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container, such as a loaf pan or airtight tub.
- Cover the container tightly with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the mixture to prevent ice crystals.
- Freeze for at least 4 to 6 hours, or until firm.
- Before serving, let the ice cream sit on the counter for 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly for a soft-serve consistency.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder during blending.
- If you prefer a firmer texture, use low-fat cottage cheese, but full-fat yields a creamier result.
- If using a Ninja CREAMi, blend the mixture until smooth, pour into the pint, freeze solid, and then process according to your machine’s directions.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn/Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 25