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Cottage Cheese Ice Cream with Brown Butter and Vanilla

Creamy Cottage Cheese Ice Cream with Brown Butter Bliss

This Cottage Cheese Ice Cream with Brown Butter and Vanilla is a guilt-free, high-protein dessert that's easy to make, perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Freezing Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese Opt for full-fat for a richer texture.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter To be melted until brown.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best results.
  • to taste tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup Adjust quantity based on personal sweetness preference.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • blender
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
  2. In a bowl, combine 2 cups of cottage cheese, cooled brown butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and sweetener. Blend until smooth.
  3. Transfer the mixture into an airtight container and cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent ice crystals.
  4. Freeze the mixture for at least 5 hours, or until fully set.
  5. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before scooping for easier serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Blend thoroughly for a smooth texture, and experiment with flavor add-ins for variety.

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