Frozen cottage cheese blends with cookie dough bites for a creamy, protein-rich, and satisfying dessert treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 all-purpose flour, heat-treated
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 Steps:
01 - Cream together softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth.
02 - Mix in milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully blended.
03 - Stir in heat-treated all-purpose flour, then fold in mini chocolate chips.
04 - Roll the dough into marble-sized balls and refrigerate until firm.
05 - In a food processor or high-speed blender, process cottage cheese, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, optional heavy cream, and a pinch of salt until completely smooth and creamy.
06 - Gently fold the chilled cookie dough balls into the blended cottage cheese mixture.
07 - Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
08 - Allow ice cream to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping for optimal texture.
