Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Directions

1. 1Blend the cottage cheese, milk, cocoa, peanut butter, and maple syrup until completely smooth.
2. 2Pour the base into a Creami pint, keeping below the max-fill line.
3. 3Freeze flat for roughly 24 hours.
4. 4Process on the Lite Ice Cream preset.
5. 5Re-spin if the texture is crumbly instead of creamy.
6. 6Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top and run the Mix-In cycle.

Tips

• Freeze the pint completely solid for the full 16-24 hours so the Creami can shave it smoothly into creamy texture instead of powdery bits.
• If your spun ice cream comes out crumbly or icy, add just a splash of milk, reinsert the pint, and run the program again to get that soft serve consistency.
• Stir the base mixture well before pouring into the pint container so the cocoa powder and peanut butter are evenly distributed throughout.

Variations

• Swap half the peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter for a different nutty flavor while keeping the same texture.
• Use chocolate or vanilla Greek yogurt instead of some of the cottage cheese for a tangier taste and thicker base.
• Drizzle in 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup before freezing for deeper chocolate flavor and swirls throughout.

FAQ

Can I use regular full-fat cottage cheese instead of low-fat?

Yes, it will work fine and may spin slightly creamier since there's more fat in the base. The result will be richer, so you might want to reduce the peanut butter by a tablespoon if you prefer it less heavy.

What do I do if the pint won't freeze solid after 24 hours?

Make sure your freezer is at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and place the pint on a flat shelf rather than near the door where it's warmer. If it's still soft after a full day, freeze it for another 8 to 12 hours, checking for a completely hard texture before spinning.

How long can I keep the frozen pint before spinning it?

You can store it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks without major issues, though the best texture comes within the first week. If it sits longer and gets very hard, let it sit at room temperature for 2 to 3 minutes before inserting into the Creami.

Can I make this lighter or reduce the calories?

Use unsweetened almond milk instead of reduced-fat milk to cut calories, and reduce the maple syrup to 2 tablespoons if you prefer it less sweet. The cottage cheese already keeps it high in protein, which helps fill you up with fewer calories.

Nutrition

Per serving · makes about 2 servings · estimated