Description
A delightful twist on a classic favorite, Red Velvet Ice Cream combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake into a creamy, indulgent dessert that brings smiles to everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (optional, for swirls)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, for cream cheese mixture)
Instructions
- Whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder in a large bowl until dissolved.
- Gently fold in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Add food coloring a few drops at a time and mix until desired color is achieved.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 20-30 minutes).
- For cream cheese swirls, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a separate bowl and add after churning.
- Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Scoop and serve, optionally drizzling with extra cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Ensure the mixture is thoroughly chilled for better texture, and avoid overpacking the ice cream in the container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Red Velvet, Ice Cream, Dessert, Summer Treat, Creamy Dessert