Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Ice (Print View)

Whipped cottage cheese mixes with edible cookie dough for a creamy, high-protein ice cream treat.

# Components:

→ 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)
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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a small mixing bowl until well blended.
02 - Mix in milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until thoroughly combined.
03 - Stir in heat-treated all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a smooth dough.
04 - Fold in mini chocolate chips. Roll dough into marble-sized balls and refrigerate until firm.
05 - In a food processor or high-speed blender, puree cottage cheese, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, heavy cream if using, and a pinch of salt until completely smooth.
06 - Gently fold the chilled cookie dough balls into the creamy cottage cheese mixture.
07 - Transfer mixture to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
08 - Allow ice cream to stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping to ensure easier serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High-protein dessert that feels indulgent
  • No ice cream maker needed
02 -
  • Heat-treat flour in the microwave to make it safe to eat raw
  • Cottage cheese adds protein and creaminess without extra sugar
03 -
  • Let your ice cream stand for 10 minutes before scooping for a creamy texture
  • Try adding chopped nuts or swapping chocolate chips for butterscotch chips
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