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.
I was skeptical about using cottage cheese in dessert, but after blending and mixing in hunks of cookie dough, this quickly became a freezer staple for summer evenings.
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: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: Pinch
- Mini chocolate chips: 1/4 cup (40 g)
Instructions
- Make Edible Cookie Dough:
- Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a small bowl. Mix in milk, vanilla, and salt. Stir in heat-treated flour until combined, then fold in mini chocolate chips. Roll dough into marble-sized balls and refrigerate.
- Make 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 high-speed blender until completely smooth and creamy.
- Combine:
- Gently fold chilled cookie dough balls into the blended cottage cheese mixture.
- Freeze:
- Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Serve:
- Let ice cream sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping for easier serving.
Save My kids love scooping out big chunks of cookie dough in their bowls. We all celebrate finishing another dinner with a scoop on the porch.
Required Tools
You will need a food processor or powerful blender, mixing bowls, a freezer-safe container for the ice cream, and a small scoop or spoon for the cookie dough.
Allergen Information
This ice cream contains dairy (cottage cheese, butter, cream, milk) and gluten (wheat flour). Check your chocolate chips for soy and other potential allergens.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Each serving offers about 240 calories, 11 g fat, 23 g carbohydrates, and 11 g protein, making this a more nutritious treat than typical ice cream.
Save Try adding your favorite mix-ins or swapping the chocolate chips for other flavors. The ice cream is delicious straight from the freezer after a brief thaw.
Kitchen Guide
- → Can I substitute the cottage cheese with another ingredient?
Yes, you can replace part of the cottage cheese with mascarpone for extra richness or use Greek yogurt for a tangier taste.
- → Is it necessary to heat-treat the flour for cookie dough?
Heating the flour is important to eliminate potential bacteria and ensure safe consumption of edible dough.
- → How long should I freeze before serving?
The dessert requires at least 4 hours in the freezer, or until fully set and scoopable. Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- → How can I make this dessert lower in fat?
Omit the heavy cream or use low-fat cottage cheese; this reduces the fat content while maintaining creaminess.
- → Can I add additional mix-ins?
Absolutely. Try chopped nuts, butterscotch chips, or other favorite add-ins for personalized flavor and texture.
- → Is this suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, all main ingredients are vegetarian-friendly, making it a good choice for those following a vegetarian diet.