Creamy No Churn Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Homemade Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a simple, high protein dessert that tastes absolutely delicious! This viral ice cream recipe is super easy to make and can be customized into many different flavors. Perfect for anyone who prefers to follow a high protein diet but still wants to satisfy their sweet tooth!
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Loaf pan or airtight freezer safe container
Ingredients
- 24 oz full fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup chocolate protein powder can sub for additional cocoa powder
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon powdered peanut butter or regular nut butter
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the ice cream base. In a high-powered blender or food processor, add all ingredients except chocolate chips. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. It should have a smooth texture that will resemble pudding, for reference.
- Prepare the ice cream for freezing. Once your base ingredients are smooth & creamy, pour into a loaf pan or a freezer safe airtight container with a lid. Spread the ice cream base evenly into the container using a spoon or spatula, then sprinkle or mix in chocolate chips, spreading out into an even layer once more. Freeze for 4-5 hours before scooping.
Notes
Expert Tips:
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- Always make sure to use full fat whole milk cottage cheese for this nice cream recipe.
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- Store in an airtight freezer safe container with a lid for best results.
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- If you do not have a blender or food processor, you can also use a large bowl & immersion blender instead.
- Freeze for 3 hours for more of a smooth, creamy soft serve texture or 4-5 hours for a traditional ice cream texture.
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