Indulge in the latest TikTok sensation with delicious chocolate Nutella cottage cheese gelato. This creamy, protein-packed frozen treat combines the rich flavors of chocolate and Nutella with the surprising creaminess of cottage cheese. Inspired by the viral cottage cheese ice cream trend, this easy recipe offers a healthier alternative to traditional gelato without sacrificing taste or texture.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- High Protein Content: Cottage cheese is a great source of protein, making this gelato a satisfying and nutritious treat.
- Trendiness: Following a viral TikTok trend can be fun and engaging, especially for those who enjoy trying the latest food fads
- Creamy Texture: Cottage cheese provides a smooth and creamy texture, ideal for gelato lovers looking for a rich and indulgent dessert.
- Perfect for Summer: Gelato is a refreshing and cooling dessert, making it perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need
- The Milk: Milk is a typical ingredient in gelato. For this recipe, I used whole milk.
- The Cottage Cheese: Since cottage cheese is the star of this recipe, you shouldn't be surprised that it's included as an ingredient. I used 4% whole milk cottage cheese to help minimize the formation of icy crystals that lower-fat cottage cheese could produce.
- The Chocolates: This recipe uses three forms of chocolate to produce a more decadent flavor: Nutella, unsweetened cocoa, and Godiva Chocolate Liqueur.
- The Sweetener: The Nutella provided sweetness for this gelato, but I added some honey for additional sweetness.
Making the Cottage Cheese Gelato - Step-by-Step
- I started by adding the cottage cheese, Nutella, honey, unsweetened cocoa, milk, and Godiva Chocolate Liqueur to the food processor with a steel blade.
- I secured the top and pulsed the mixture five times to combine the ingredients. Then, I scraped down the sides of the food processor.
- Next, I returned to top and processed the gelato mixture for about 30 seconds until it was smooth and creamy.
- I poured the gelato mixture into a measuring cup. I covered the measuring cup with plastic wrap and refrigerated the mixture for about 4 hours to allow it to reach a temperature of about 40°F.
- Once the gelato mixture reached around 40°F, I poured it into the ice cream maker, which was running.
- I allowed the ice cream maker to churn away until the mixture was frozen. This took about 12 minutes with my ice cream maker.
- I transferred the cottage cheese gelato to a freezer-safe container and smoothed the mixture. I covered the container and placed the gelato in the freezer for about 4 hours to firm it up.
- Before serving the gelato, I removed it from the freezer and let it sit for around 15 minutes. Straight from the freezer, the gelato was quite hard and needed a bit of softening to make it scoopable.
This TikTok-inspired Chocolate Nutella Cottage Cheese Gelato is perfect for satisfying sweet cravings while packing extra protein. Whether you're following food trends or simply looking for a delicious, decadent chocolate treat, this cottage cheese gelato will surely become a new favorite in your recipe collection.
Try it today and join the viral sensation sweeping social media! Yum!
Frequently Asked Questions
You can substitute low-fat cottage cheese, but full-fat cottage cheese will yield a creamier texture. Also full-fat cottage will minimize the formation of icy crystals.
A blender would work well in place of a food processor.
The churning of the mixture as it freezes tends to produce a creamy texture. However, you can skip using the ice cream mixture and pour the gelato mixture directly into a freezer-safe container. However, the gelato will likely need to rest a bit longer at room temperature before scooping it.
The Godiva Chocolate Liqueur subtly flavors the Nutella Cottage Cheese Gelato. The alcohol lowers the mixture's freezing point, making the gelato softer and easier to scoop. This being said, you can omit the Godiva Chocolate Liqueur or substitute vodka or vanilla extract.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- I used honey in this recipe instead of sugar for two reasons. First, honey is hygroscopic, meaning it attracts and retains moisture. This can result in a softer and creamier texture because it helps prevent the formation of large ice crystals. Second, honey can lower the freezing point of the gelato mixture, making it softer and easier to scoop.
- Vanilla extract can be used in place of the Godiva Chocolate Liqueur. However, you would be swapping one alcohol product for another. The alcohol content of vanilla extract typically ranges from 35% to 40% by volume. The difference is that you wouldn't drink vanilla extract - just use it in the recipe. If you did substitute vanilla extract, reduce the amount to one tablespoon.
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Viral TikTok Chocolate Nutella Cottage Cheese Gelato
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Ice Cream Machine
Ingredients
- 16 ounces 4% Cottage Cheese
- ¾ cup (7.8 ounces, 222 grams) Nutella
- ¼ cup (3 ounces, 85 grams) honey
- ¼ cup (0.75 ounces, 21 grams) unsweetened cocoa
- 1 cup (8 ounces) whole milk
- 2 Tablespoons (1 ounce) Godiva Chocolate Liqueur (See Tip 1)
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, Nutella, honey, unsweetened cocoa, milk and Godiva Chocolate Liqueur to a food processor with a steel blade. (See Tip 2)
- Pulse five times to incorporate the ingredients. Scrape down the sides and process for 30 seconds or until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to a 4-cup measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the mixture reaches 40°F or lower.
- With the ice cream machine running, add the gelato mixture. Process according to manufacturer's instructions. (See Tip 3)
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze for at least four hours.
- Yield: 1 quart. (See Tip 4)
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Tips/Notes
- The Godiva Chocolate Liqueur adds flavor and helps minimize icy formation. You can substitute another liqueur, vodka, or vanilla extract. If using vanilla extract, reduce the amount to one tablespoon.
- May use a blender instead of a food processor.
- You can make this delicious gelato without an ice cream machine. Once the gelato mixture is prepared, simply transfer it to a freezer-safe container, cover it, and freeze it until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Remove the gelato from the freezer for 15 minutes or more before serving to allow it to soften enough to be scoopable.
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