Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a creamy, protein-packed dessert that combines the wholesome goodness of cottage cheese with pure maple syrup and your choice of milk or cream. Using a Ninja CREAMi or ice cream maker, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a smooth, delightful treat perfect for a healthier ice cream option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 pint (approximately 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups full-fat cottage cheese (can substitute low-fat)
- ¼ cup 100% pure maple syrup (Grade B dark amber recommended for robust flavor)
- ½ cup milk or cream of choice (whole milk, half and half, or dairy-free alternatives)
Instructions
- Blend the ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, pure maple syrup, and milk or cream to a small blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and add additional maple syrup if desired for sweetness.
- Freeze until solid: Pour the blended mixture into a Ninja CREAMi pint container. Cover and place on a level surface in the freezer for at least 12 hours, or until fully frozen solid.
- Process Ice Cream: Remove the pint from the freezer, insert into the Ninja CREAMi outer bowl, attach the paddle and lid, then process using the “Lite Ice Cream” setting to achieve a soft, creamy texture.
- Re-spin if needed: If the ice cream is not smooth enough after the first spin, re-spin on the same setting until a smooth, soft-serve consistency is reached.
- Scoop & Enjoy: Serve immediately for soft serve texture or store in the freezer. Before serving again, re-spin to return to a soft, creamy consistency.
- Alternative method (no Ninja CREAMi): Pour the blended mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze for 3–4 hours. Then re-blend in a high-speed blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Serve right away as a soft serve or refreeze for firmer texture.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for creamiest texture and best flavor; low-fat can be substituted.
- Choose 100% pure maple syrup for authentic flavor; adjust sweetness by adding more syrup if desired.
- Milk or cream options include whole milk, half and half, or dairy-free alternatives—choose based on preference.
- For best results, use a Ninja CREAMi or similar ice cream maker. Without one, freezing and re-blending is an effective alternative.
- Grade B dark amber maple syrup offers the most robust maple flavor; Grade A light amber is milder.
- Sugar-free syrup is untested but may be a substitute for lowered sugar intake.
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