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Coffee Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Decadent Coffee Cottage Cheese Ice Cream for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Indulge in guilt-free Coffee Cottage Cheese Ice Cream that’s rich, creamy, and perfect for a keto lifestyle.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Freezing Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Keto
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese Full-fat for best texture
  • 1 cup Cream Adds richness
  • 0.25 cups Monkfruit Sweetener Adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence Or almond extract for variation
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum Prevents ice crystals
For the Coffee Flavor
  • 0.5 cups Coffee Beans Freshly roasted for best flavor
For Variations
  • 1 cup Cherries Thawed and cooked for compote
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice For cherry compote acidity
  • 0.5 cups Dark Chocolate Chunks or chips for chocolate version
  • 0.25 cups Peanut Butter Jif Creamy recommended
  • 0.5 cups Cocoa Powder Adjust for chocolate flavor
  • 1 cup Strawberries Fresh for strawberry version

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Blender
  • fork
  • Freezer-safe containers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Infuse the Cream: In a medium saucepan, combine cream, coffee beans, and 0.25 cup monkfruit sweetener. Heat until simmering, then steep for 15-20 minutes. Strain to remove coffee beans.
  2. Make the Cherry Compote: Combine thawed cherries and lemon juice in a small saucepan, cook for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
  3. Blend the Base: In a blender, add cottage cheese, cooled cream, remaining monkfruit sweetener, vanilla essence, salt, and xanthan gum. Blend until smooth.
  4. Divide and Flavor: Divide the mixture into bowls. Keep one plain, stir in cocoa powder and peanut butter for chocolate, fold in strawberries for strawberry flavor, and mix cherry compote for the chocolate cherry variation.
  5. Freeze the Mixtures: Pour into freezer-safe containers, spread evenly, and freeze for 1-2 hours until slushy.
  6. Stir to Achieve Creaminess: Stir each mixture vigorously after initial freeze to break up ice crystals, return to freezer, and firm for another 2 hours.
  7. Scoop and Serve: Let the ice cream soften for 5-10 minutes at room temperature before scooping. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose full-fat, small curd cottage cheese for best texture. Blend for 1-2 minutes for a silky smooth mixture. Let flavor infuse for 15-20 minutes for depth. Stir hourly during freezing to prevent ice crystals. Allow ice cream to soften for better scooping.

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