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.
After experimenting with cottage cheese in desserts, I was amazed by how creamy and delicious the ice cream turned out, especially with the added cookie dough bites for texture and richness.
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 (cookie dough): 1/2 tsp
- Salt (cookie dough): Pinch
- Mini chocolate chips: 1/4 cup (40 g)
Instructions
- Make the Edible Cookie Dough:
- Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a small bowl. Mix in milk, vanilla, and salt. Add heat-treated flour and stir until combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips, then roll into marble-sized balls and refrigerate.
- Make the Ice Cream Base:
- Blend cottage cheese, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, heavy cream (if using), and a pinch of salt in a food processor or blender until completely smooth and creamy.
- Combine:
- Gently fold cookie dough balls into the blended cottage cheese mixture.
- Freeze:
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours, until firm.
- Serve:
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping for easier serving.
Save My kids and I love making this as a weekend kitchen project, and everyone enjoys adding their favorite mix-ins for a personalized homemade frozen treat.
Required Tools
Food processor or blender is needed for a smooth texture, plus mixing bowls and a freezer-safe container for easy preparation and storage.
Allergen Information
This dessert contains dairy and wheat, and may contain soy if using certain brands of chocolate chips. Always check ingredient labels if concerned.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 240, Total Fat: 11 g, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 11 g.
Save With simple steps and wholesome ingredients, you can enjoy a creamy, delicious ice cream that feels indulgent and nourishing.
Recipe Guide
- → What makes this ice cream creamy?
Whipped cottage cheese and optional heavy cream deliver a rich, smooth texture in the dessert.
- → Is the cookie dough safe to eat?
Yes, the flour is heat-treated, and no eggs are used, making the dough safe for consumption.
- → How long does freezing take?
Freeze for at least 4 hours or until the dessert becomes firm and easy to scoop.
- → Can I substitute ingredients for dietary needs?
You can omit heavy cream for lower fat, use mascarpone for extra richness, or try alternative chips and nuts.
- → What tools are required for preparation?
A food processor or blender, mixing bowls, freezer-safe container, and a scoop or spoon make prep easy.
- → How should it be served for best texture?
Allow the dessert to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before scooping to soften slightly.