Description
This Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a creamy, refreshing, and healthier homemade frozen treat. Made with cottage cheese, maple syrup, and peppermint extract, it combines a smooth, minty flavor with luscious chocolate chips for a guilt-free dessert that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a cool summer snack.
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 1½ cups cottage cheese
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 pinches salt
- Optional: green food coloring
Mix-ins
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add 1½ cups cottage cheese, ⅓ cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract, 2 pinches of salt, and optional green food coloring to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no visible curds, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Spread the blended mixture into a shallow dish, bowl, or loaf pan. Gently fold in ⅓ cup chocolate chips with a spatula until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Freeze the Ice Cream: Cover the dish and freeze for 2–3 hours, or until the ice cream is set but still scoopable—not rock solid.
- Serve: Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping to soften slightly. Serve as-is or garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired for an extra refreshing touch.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
- If you prefer a stronger mint flavor, adjust the peppermint extract to taste.
- Optional green food coloring can make the ice cream visually vibrant, but is not necessary.
- For a smoother consistency, blend thoroughly until no curds remain.
- This recipe can be doubled easily to serve a larger crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
