Creamy Low Carb Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
210kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 –3 tablespoons allulose or preferred low-carb sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder optional for chocolate flavor
- Pinch of salt
- Optional mix-ins: sugar-free chocolate chips berries, or chopped nuts
Equipment
- * Blender or food processor
- Ice cream maker (optional)
- * Freezer-safe container
- Whisk or spatula
Method
- Blend the Base: In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, heavy cream, sweetener, vanilla, cocoa powder (if using), and a pinch of salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Chill (Optional but Recommended): Refrigerate the mixture for 30–60 minutes to ensure it’s cold before freezing.
- Freeze:
- With ice cream maker: Pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until thick and creamy.
- No-churn method: Pour into a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze. Stir every 30–45 minutes for the first 2–3 hours to prevent ice crystals.
- Serve: Once set, scoop and enjoy your creamy Low carb cottage cheese dessert ice cream!
Nutrition
Serving100gCalories210kcalCarbohydrates5gProtein8gFat18gSaturated Fat11gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat5gCholesterol85mgSodium120mgPotassium210mgFiber1gSugar3gVitamin A800IUVitamin C1mgCalcium150mgIron0.3mg
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use full-fat cottage cheese and cream.
- Adjust sweetness to taste; some sweeteners may taste stronger than others.
- You can add flavors like coffee, cinnamon, or lemon zest for variety.
- Mix-ins should be added at the end of churning or folding in before freezing to avoid clumping.
- Keeps well in the freezer for up to 2 weeks if stored in an airtight container.
Tips for Perfect Blend cottage cheese until smooth, use full-fat, and chill before serving for creamy Low carb cottage cheese desserts.Low Carb Cottage Cheese Desserts
Blend cottage cheese until smooth, use full-fat, and chill before serving for creamy Low carb cottage cheese desserts.
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth for creamy texture.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for richer flavor and better mouthfeel.
- Choose low-carb sweeteners like allulose, monk fruit, or erythritol.
- Chill desserts before serving to firm up texture and enhance flavors.
- Add natural flavors: vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, lemon zest, almond extract.
- Watch portion sizes to stay aligned with nutrition goals.
- Experiment with low-carb toppings: berries, nuts, unsweetened coconut, sugar-free chocolate.
- Prevent icy frozen desserts by adding cream or cream cheese and storing in airtight containers.
- Boost protein with unflavored protein powder, Greek yogurt, or nut butters.
- Keep recipes simple at first—cottage cheese + sweetener + one flavoring works well.
