Description
A creamy and naturally sweetened homemade Cottage Cheese Ice Cream that combines the smooth texture of cottage cheese with the rich flavors of honey, vanilla, and dates for a delicious, healthy frozen treat.
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 16 ounces cottage cheese
- ⅓ cup honey (or date syrup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp sea salt
Add-ins
- 5 pitted dates
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Add the cottage cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt to a blender or food processor to create the creamy ice cream base.
- Blend until smooth: Blend the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the blender if needed to ensure even blending.
- Add the dates: Add the pitted dates into the blender and pulse just enough to incorporate them while leaving some chunks for texture.
- Freeze the mixture: Transfer the blended mixture to a larger bowl or bread pan. Optionally drizzle extra honey on top. Freeze for at least one hour for a soft-serve texture, or up to 4 hours for a firmer, scoopable ice cream.
- Serve: Remove the mixture from the freezer, scoop into bowls, and enjoy your homemade cottage cheese ice cream.
Notes
- For a sweeter ice cream, increase the honey or use date syrup as an alternative sweetener.
- To make a smoother texture, blend the dates longer or soak them in warm water before blending.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be made vegetarian.
- For best results, use full-fat cottage cheese for creaminess.
- Adjust freezing time depending on your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
