Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe
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Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe
Description
This recipe uses whole milk cottage cheese and honey as a creamy, mildly sweet base. By blending together until smooth, the texture becomes ice cream-like without traditional cream or eggs. Flavor options include peanut butter with chocolate chips, strawberry and graham cracker for a cheesecake feel, or banana and vanilla for a cream pie taste. Folding in these toppings prior to freezing distributes texture and flavor for each version.
Freezing the mixture for 3-4 hours allows it to firm up, creating a scoopable ice cream. It’s important to let it thaw 15 minutes before serving for easier scooping and optimal texture. This alternative ice cream provides a source of protein and a different mouthfeel than typical recipes.
The recipe suits a homemade frozen dessert that avoids conventional heavy cream bases and can be tailored with various mix-ins. It is a convenient option for blending a creamy treat with wholesome ingredients.
Storage instructions recommend freezing ice cream in airtight containers for up to 1-2 months, with best texture achieved after about 4 hours of initial freezing.
Ingredients
- 15 ounces cottage cheese whole milk
- ¼ cup honey
Peanut Butter Chocolate
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Strawberry Cheesecake
- ½ cup strawberries
- ¼ cup graham cracker crushed
Banana Cream Pie
- 1 banana ripe
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese, honey, and any other ingredients in a high-powered blender or food processor and blend until it’s silky smooth.
- Fold in the topping ingredients of your choice.
- Transfer the mixture into one or multiple freezer-safe containers of choice and freeze for at least 3-4 hours. Allow to thaw for 15 minutes before scooping.
Notes
- Freeze for approximately 4 hours for optimal ice cream consistency before serving.
- Store in airtight containers and consume within 1 to 2 months for best taste and texture.
- Nutrition information provided pertains to the base recipe with cottage cheese and honey only.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings per recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 149IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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