Description
Carrot Cake Ice Cream is a delightful fusion of classic carrot cake flavors and creamy ice cream, perfect for any occasion. This indulgent dessert combines the sweetness of grated carrots with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, all enveloped in a luscious base. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a cozy family night, this unique treat is sure to impress. It’s easy to make at home, using fresh ingredients to create a deliciously smooth texture that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 ¼ cup flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 160 ml vegetable oil
- 4 oz light cream cheese
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, and salt. Heat until warm; then cool.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, baking powder, spices, and sugar in one bowl; in another bowl, combine grated carrot with oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in raisins.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before crumbling into small pieces.
- Mix chilled ice cream base with crumbled carrot cake and churn briefly in an ice cream maker.
- Freeze for at least 6 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg