Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Dough (Printable Version)
Creamy cottage cheese base meets edible cookie dough bites for a rich, high-protein frozen dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Ice Cream Base
01 - 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
02 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for additional creaminess)
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Edible Cookie Dough
06 - 1/2 cup heat-treated all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
08 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
09 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
10 - 1 tablespoon milk
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Pinch of salt
13 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
02 - Add milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.
03 - Fold in heat-treated all-purpose flour and stir until well incorporated. Gently mix in mini chocolate chips.
04 - Roll the dough into marble-sized balls and transfer to the refrigerator to chill.
05 - In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine full-fat cottage cheese, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, heavy cream (if used), and a pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
06 - Gently fold chilled cookie dough balls into the blended cottage cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
07 - Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
08 - Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to ensure easy scooping.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Packed with protein for a healthier dessert
- Satisfies cookie dough cravings in a creamy, frozen form
02 -
- Heat-treating flour is important for safety when making edible cookie dough
- Cottage cheese blends seamlessly for a creamy texture, even if you are not a fan of its usual graininess
03 -
- Let the ice cream sit for a few minutes at room temperature before scooping for the perfect texture
- For extra creaminess, use all the cream or try mixing part mascarpone with cottage cheese