Ingredients
2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup maple syrup, honey, or agave
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A tiny pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Gather your ingredients: full-fat cottage cheese, sweetener, vanilla extract, and a tiny pinch of salt.
2. Transfer the cottage cheese, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt (if using) into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and no curds remain, about 2-3 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.
3. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or vanilla as desired.
4. If using mix-ins (e.g., chocolate chips, chopped nuts), fold them in gently.
5. Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe container (e.g., loaf pan or glass dish).
6. Freeze for at least 4-6 hours until firm, or 2-3 hours for a soft-serve consistency.
7. Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly, then scoop and enjoy.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat cottage cheese to ensure creaminess. Blend until absolutely smooth to avoid a grainy texture. The ice cream can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2-3 weeks. If it becomes too hard, let it sit out for a few minutes before scooping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg