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Carrot Cake Ice Cream

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Creamy, spiced, and luxuriously smooth, this Carrot Cake Ice Cream blends the nostalgic flavor of carrot cake with the indulgence of custard-based ice cream. Made with real carrots, cinnamon, ginger, and brown sugar, it’s a cozy and creative dessert for fall—and beyond.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger

  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 4 large egg yolks

  • 1 cup finely grated carrots, steamed until soft

  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans or crushed graham crackers

Instructions

  1. Make the Base:
    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cream, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until warm and sugar is fully dissolved. Do not let it boil.

  2. Temper the Eggs:
    In a bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually whisk in ½ cup of the warm mixture to temper. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the saucepan, stirring constantly.

  3. Cook the Custard:
    Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the custard thickens and reaches 170°F or coats the back of a spoon.

  4. Add Carrots & Vanilla:
    Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and softened grated carrots. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.

  5. Chill Thoroughly:
    Transfer mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  6. Churn the Ice Cream:
    Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions. In the last 5 minutes, fold in chopped pecans or graham cracker crumbs if desired.

  7. Freeze & Serve:
    Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4 hours until firm. Scoop and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra texture, reserve some shredded carrots to stir in at the end.

  • Use a splash of maple extract or cream cheese swirl for an extra carrot cake twist.

  • Keeps in freezer for up to 2 weeks.

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