Description
Carrot Cake Ice Cream is a delightful fusion of your favorite carrot cake flavors transformed into a luscious frozen treat. This creamy dessert harmonizes the warmth of spices with the richness of cream cheese, giving you a unique twist on a classic. Perfect for birthdays, summer picnics, or cozy nights in, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone raving. With its smooth texture and comforting taste, each scoop brings the joy of homemade carrot cake right to your bowl. Don’t miss out on this irresistible indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 160 ml vegetable oil
- 4 oz light cream cheese
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until dissolved. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with salt, then temper by gradually adding hot milk mixture. Return to heat until slightly thickened.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat together sugar, grated carrot, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined. Fold in dry ingredients and raisins.
- Combine carrot cake batter with cooled base mixture using a rubber spatula.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before churning in an ice cream maker per manufacturer instructions.
- Freeze in an airtight container for several hours until firm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg