Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Cookie Dough (Printable)

Creamy cottage cheese ice cream with edible cookie dough balls offers a protein-rich and guiltless dessert.

# 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, for extra 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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High-protein and vegetarian dessert
  • No ice cream maker required
02 -
  • Heat-treat flour before using to make dough safe to eat uncooked
  • Let ice cream soften for easier scooping after freezing
03 -
  • For extra richness, swap some cottage cheese for mascarpone
  • Add chopped nuts or butterscotch chips for new flavor twists
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