Description

This Mango Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a healthy, high-protein frozen dessert made by blending creamy full-fat cottage cheese with sweet frozen mango chunks and a touch of honey or maple syrup. It’s a deliciously creamy, naturally sweet treat that can be enjoyed immediately as a soft-serve or frozen longer for a firmer texture. Enhanced with vanilla and optional lime juice, it’s a refreshing and nutritious dessert perfect for warm days or anytime you crave a guilt-free sweet indulgence.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups frozen mango chunks
2 to 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Prepare ingredients: Gather all the ingredients, ensuring the cottage cheese is full-fat and the mango chunks are frozen to give the ice cream its creamy texture and cool temperature.
Blend the mixture: Add the cottage cheese, frozen mango chunks, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lime juice if using, and a pinch of salt to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure even blending.
Check consistency: The mixture should have a thick, ice-cream-like texture. If it looks grainy, continue blending until smooth for the best creaminess.
Serve or freeze: Serve immediately as a soft-serve ice cream or transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 1 to 2 hours for a firmer texture.
Final serving tip: If frozen solid, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping to soften slightly for easier serving.

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture and to prevent graininess.
Blend thoroughly to eliminate any lumps or graininess for a smooth, creamy ice cream.
Optional additions like shredded coconut or a pinch of cardamom can be added for extra flavor.
Adjust sweetness to taste by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
Let the ice cream soften slightly after freezing before serving for best results.