Description
- This Red Velvet Cake Ice Cream combines the creamy decadence of ice cream with chunks of moist red velvet cake and a hint of cream cheese frosting, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup red velvet cake chunks (pre-baked)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting (softened)
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ice cream base:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved. Add red food coloring for a vibrant red hue, if desired. - Chill the mixture:
Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until completely chilled. - Churn the ice cream:
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. - Incorporate the cake and frosting:
Gently fold in red velvet cake chunks and small dollops of cream cheese frosting into the churned ice cream. Be careful not to overmix to preserve the chunks and swirls. - Freeze until firm:
Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container, smoothing the top. Freeze for 4-6 hours, or until the ice cream is firm. - Serve and enjoy:
Scoop into bowls or cones and serve!
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, add a teaspoon of cocoa powder to the ice cream base.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the chilled mixture into a freezer-safe dish, freeze, and stir every 30 minutes for 3-4 hours to achieve a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: Churn Time: 20 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: red velvet, ice cream, dessert, cream cheese, homemade ice cream