Matcha Cheesecake Ice Cream (14 g protein per serving)

Cottage cheese ice cream went viral for a reason—It’s delicious and protein-rich! And so is this recipe! We had to jump on the wagon and create our own tasty version with our fav partner NOW Foods! Give summer a proper send off and make a batch of this subtly sweet, energizing ice cream asap.

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Matcha Cheesecake Ice Cream (14 g protein per serving)

Yield: 4

Author: Carly Knowles, MS, RDN, LD + Carmen Shah

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole fat cottage cheese
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon NOW Foods Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder
• 3 tablespoons hot water
• 6 tablespoons fine cane sugar (or NOW Foods Organic Monk Fruit 1:1 Sugar Replacement)
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon dried edible rose petal "sprinkles" (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare your ice cream maker ahead of time. Freeze the ice cream maker's freezer bowl ahead of time if necessary or follow the manufacturer's instructions.
2. In a blender, add the cottage cheese and milk and blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
3. In a small bowl, whisk the matcha and water together until the matcha is liquified and fully dissolved.
4. Add the matcha to the blender with the cottage cheese mixture along with the remaining ingredients; sugar and cream. Blend on high for another 30 seconds until the sugar is dissolved and all of the ingredients are fully combined.
5. Turn on your ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Pour the mixture into the frozen freezer bowl and mix until thickened about 15-20 minutes. When the texture is soft and creamy, and resembles soft ice cream, it's done and you can turn off the machine. If you prefer a firmer texture, you can transfer the ice cream to an airtight container with a lid and freeze it for an additional 2-3 hours.
6. Remove the container from the freezer 15 minutes before serving for an easy-to-scoop ice cream. Enjoy as is directly from the container, scooped onto a cone, or served in a bowl. Sprinkle dried, edible rose petals on top for the most delightful pink "sprinkles" (optional).

Nutrition Facts

Calories

301.36

Fat

16.4 g

Carbs

24.49 g

Fiber

0 g

Sugar

24.03 g

Protein

14.13 g

Copyright 2023, Radiant Knowing LLC, Original recipe.

Photo by Phanuphong Thepnin