Cottage Cheese Salted Caramel Ice Cream GuiltFree Bliss

Instructions:

1. Combine sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar melts into a golden amber colour.
2. Carefully whisk in heavy cream (be careful of splattering).
3. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and salt until smooth. Let cool completely.
4. In a food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
5. Process until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
6. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
7. Pour the cottage cheese mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
8. Pour the chilled cottage cheese base into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions (usually about 20-25 minutes).
9. Once the ice cream is churned, gently fold in half of the cooled salted caramel, creating swirls.
10. Transfer half of the ice cream to an airtight container. Drizzle with more of the salted caramel. Top with the remaining ice cream and drizzle with the remaining caramel.
11. Freeze for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to fully harden.
12. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping. This will soften it slightly for easier serving.