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Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
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Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a creamy, protein-packed dessert that combines the rich texture of cottage cheese with sweet and refreshing flavors. This healthy and indulgent treat is easy to make with simple ingredients and can be customized with various flavor variations to suit all tastes and seasons.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (strained to remove excess liquid)
  • 1/4 cup sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave, or sugar substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream (adjust to desired consistency)

Optional Flavorings

  • 1/4 cup fresh fruit puree or cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or zest
  • Fresh or frozen berries, mango, pineapple, or coconut flakes
  • Chopped nuts such as almonds or walnuts
  • Fresh herbs like mint or basil leaves
  • Dark chocolate chips (for chocolate variation)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy, eliminating lumps to ensure a luxurious texture.
  2. Sweeten and flavor: Add your preferred sweetener, vanilla extract, and any optional ingredients like cocoa powder or fruit puree. Blend again until fully combined.
  3. Adjust texture: Slowly pour in milk or cream while blending to achieve the perfect consistency—neither too thick nor too runny.
  4. Chill the mixture: Refrigerate the mixture for at least one hour to let the flavors meld and chill before freezing.
  5. Freeze into ice cream: If using an ice cream maker, pour in the mixture and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Without a machine, pour into a freezer-safe container and stir every 30 minutes until creamy and frozen.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for creamier results.
  • Strain cottage cheese thoroughly to prevent icy texture.
  • Freeze in smaller batches for faster freezing and even churning.
  • Stir regularly while freezing to prevent ice crystals and maintain smoothness.
  • Experiment with different natural sweeteners to vary flavor profiles.

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