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Gingerbread Ice Cream

This gingerbread ice cream is a delightful blend of cozy holiday flavors, perfect for any season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Ice cream maker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Storage container

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, brown sugar, and molasses until smooth.
  2. Stir in the ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract, and salt.
  3. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  5. As the ice cream begins to thicken, taste it to ensure it has the right balance of spices.
  6. Once thickened, transfer the ice cream to a storage container and press a piece of parchment paper directly onto the surface.
  7. Freeze the ice cream for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  8. Once ready, scoop and serve the gingerbread ice cream in bowls or cones.

Notes

For an extra gingerbread twist, mix in crushed gingerbread cookies during the last few minutes of churning.