Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Name: Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional mix-in)

Cottage cheese blended silky smooth with honey and peanut butter, then frozen into a scoopable, high protein ice cream, the viral swap that turns a lunchbox staple into dessert.

10 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

AmericanDessertBlenderVegetarianHigh ProteinGluten-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional mix-in)

Instructions

1

In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/8 tsp salt.
2

Blend on high for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until completely smooth with no visible curds.
3

Stir in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional mix-in) by hand.
4

Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe loaf pan or container and spread it into an even layer.
5

Freeze for at least 4 hours, until firm, then let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.

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Questions

What equipment do I need for Cottage Cheese Ice Cream?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a food processor (step 1) and a loaf pan (step 4). If you do not have one, a sharp knife and patience, or a blender in short pulses, stands in for the food processor.

Is there a substitute for honey in Cottage Cheese Ice Cream?

The entry for Cottage Cheese Ice Cream calls for 2 tbsp honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Is Cottage Cheese Ice Cream gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the chocolate chips.

Does Cottage Cheese Ice Cream contain peanuts?

Yes: 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and peanuts. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Cottage Cheese Ice Cream?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 18 g of protein in about 210 calories, alongside 20 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. More like it: the high-protein dessert collection.

Can I make Cottage Cheese Ice Cream ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Cottage Cheese Ice Cream lives in the freezer: press parchment or wrap against the surface, seal it, and use it within two to four weeks, before ice crystals coarsen it. Let it soften for five to ten minutes before serving.

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