Description
This Salted Caramel Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a high-protein, creamy, and naturally sweetened frozen treat that combines the rich flavors of caramel and sea salt with the wholesome goodness of cottage cheese and dates. Perfect for a healthy dessert or snack, it’s easy to make with just a few ingredients and no added refined sugars.
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 1 (16 oz) container full fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
- 6 dates (softened in water for 5 minutes if hard)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Add the full fat cottage cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to a food processor or blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring a silky ice cream base.
- Add Dates: Add the softened dates to the blended mixture. Pulse or blend again briefly, just enough to break up the dates without fully pureeing them, so you get nice chewy bits throughout the ice cream.
- Freeze: Transfer the ice cream mixture to a bowl or a loaf pan and spread it evenly. Cover tightly and freeze for 3 to 4 hours, or until the ice cream is fully set and firm.
- Serve: Remove from the freezer a few minutes before serving to soften slightly, scoop into bowls, and enjoy your homemade salted caramel cottage cheese ice cream.
Notes
- The dates add natural sweetness and caramel-like flavor; ensure they are softened if hard for better blending.
- Use full fat cottage cheese for best creaminess and texture.
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey to taste.
- For a smoother texture, blend longer but avoid over-blending the dates to retain some texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
