Description
A guilt-free and indulgent ice cream that combines rich chocolate, buttery caramel, and creamy cottage cheese for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups Good Culture 4% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Fage 0% Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup Hershey’s Natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup Wholesome allulose
- 1 tsp McCormick alcohol-free vanilla
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
- 2 tbsp Wholesome allulose (for caramel)
- 1 tbsp Kerrygold unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Organic Valley heavy cream
- Tiny pinch of salt
Instructions
- Start by pre-mixing the xanthan gum with the allulose in a bowl until fully combined.
- Blend together the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, the pre-mixed allulose, and vanilla extract for 60–90 seconds until completely smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into a 9×5 shallow metal loaf pan and cover the surface directly with plastic wrap.
- Place the pan in the freezer for 45 minutes and stir vigorously with a fork to break up any emerging ice crystals.
- Return it to the freezer for another 45 minutes, then stir again.
- Let it freeze for an additional 2–3 hours until fully set and scoopable.
- Melt the butter over medium-low heat in a small saucepan for the caramel.
- Add 2 tbsp of allulose and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring until golden brown.
- Whisk in the heavy cream and a pinch of salt, cooking for one more minute.
- Before serving, let the ice cream soften at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
- Scoop into bowls and drizzle caramel over each serving.
Notes
Customize with your favorite nuts or sugar-free chocolate chips. Use lactose-free ingredients if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg