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Creamy Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Delight

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A silky smooth, subtly sweet homemade ice cream made with cottage cheese, perfect for a light and refreshing summer treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (340 g) full-fat small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Blend the cottage cheese: Add 1 ½ cups (340 g) of small-curd cottage cheese to your blender or food processor. Blend on high speed for about 1 to 2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy with no visible curds.
  2. Mix the cream and sugar: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is mostly dissolved (about 2-3 minutes). If using honey or maple syrup, stir it in now.
  3. Combine ingredients: Pour the blended cottage cheese into the cream mixture. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and optional 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Stir gently with a spatula until everything is evenly incorporated.
  4. Chill the base: Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help flavors meld and thicken the mixture.
  5. Freeze the mixture: If using an ice cream maker, pour the chilled mixture into the machine and churn for 20-25 minutes until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
  6. Alternative freezing method: If no ice cream maker, pour the base into a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 1 hour, then stir vigorously to break up ice crystals. Repeat stirring every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours until creamy and scoopable.
  7. Final freeze: Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight for firmer texture.
  8. Serving: Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping and enjoy.

Notes

Blend cottage cheese until ultra-smooth to avoid grainy texture. Chill the base before freezing to improve texture. If no ice cream maker, stir frequently during freezing to prevent ice crystals. Use full-fat small-curd cottage cheese for best results. Variations include berry swirl, chocolate version, keto-friendly, and dairy-free adaptations.

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