Creamy Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Creamy Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a protein-packed, guilt-free dessert blending the tangy smoothness of cottage cheese with the rich, nutty flavor of natural peanut butter. This healthier ice cream alternative offers a luscious, creamy texture made from wholesome, simple ingredients, perfect for a cold and comforting treat with customizable flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-churn/Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese (full-fat or low-fat) – 2 cups
- Natural Smooth Peanut Butter (unsweetened) – 1/2 cup
- Honey or Maple Syrup – 2 to 3 tablespoons
- Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon
- Milk or Plant-Based Milk – 1/4 to 1/3 cup
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Blend the Base: Combine cottage cheese, natural peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, milk, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the mixture and add more honey for sweetness or peanut butter for a stronger flavor, adjusting to your preference for balance.
- Chill the Mixture: Pour the blend into a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and improve texture.
- Freeze and Stir: If using an ice cream maker, churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until desired consistency is reached. For no-churn method, freeze in a shallow container and stir vigorously every 30 minutes to prevent ice crystals.
- Serve or Store: Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the freezer for later.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese and natural peanut butter for the best creaminess and flavor.
- Chill the base well before freezing for smoother ice cream.
- Blend thoroughly to eliminate any lumps for a creamy texture.
- Adjust sweetness carefully to let the peanut butter flavor shine.
- If no ice cream maker is available, stir the mixture regularly during freezing to prevent ice crystals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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