Description
Cottage Cheese Salted Caramel Ice Cream is a creamy, indulgent dessert that combines the tangy richness of cottage cheese with the sweet allure of salted caramel. With every scoop, you’ll delight in the perfect balance of flavors that’s ideal for any occasion—be it summer barbecues or cozy nights in. This easy-to-make ice cream not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also impresses friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes (for topping)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until silky smooth.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and gently fold in half of the salted caramel sauce to create swirls.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 20-30 minutes).
- Drizzle in the remaining salted caramel sauce during the last few minutes of churning.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt. - Customize by adding crushed cookies or nuts for extra texture.