Chocolate Chipotle Ice Cream

Chocolate ice cream on its own is ever so satisfying. But when you pair it with the slow smoky heat of chipotles, you have an amazingly addictive treat you will dream about later.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
1 cup whole milk
4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped into ¼ pieces
½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
¾ cup sugar Pinch salt
3 tablespoons dark unsweetened cocoa powder 3 large egg yolks
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Raspberry Dark Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream

One of the most romantic and heavenly duos is raspberry and chocolate. In this ice cream, raspberry is swirled with rich Dark Chocolate Fudge Sauce for just the right balance of rich chocolate and floral raspberries.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
1 cup half and half 1 cup sugar
Pinch salt
4 large egg yolks
½ cup heavy cream
1¾ cups raspberry purée, seeds strained out 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Generous squeeze fresh lemon juice
1½ cups Dark Chocolate Fudge Sauce

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Not-Too-Hot Red Hots Ice Cream

Red Hots Cinnamon-Flavored Candies were created in the 1930s by Ferrara Pan Candy Company. Other companies that made similar candies call them Cinnamon Imperials. No matter what you call them, they are delicious.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
1 cup half and half
¾ cup Red Hots candies
½ cup sugar Pinch salt
4 large egg yolks
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Double Brownie Blast Ice Cream

You’ll love this brownie-batter ice cream, crammed with chunks of moist fudgy brownies! Who can resist? Feel free to bake and freeze your own brownie recipe, or use Brownies for Breakfast Ice Cream Sandwiches. You can also use store-bought brownies if you prefer.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
1 cup whole milk
¾ cup sugar
2 cups heavy cream
¾ cup brownie mix
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup frozen brownies, cut into ½ cubes

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Caramelized Banana Rum Ice Cream

This is a roasted banana and caramel ice cream with bits of toffee throughout. Go ahead and spoil yourself!

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
4 very ripe bananas, unpeeled 1 vanilla bean, split and seeded 1 cup sugar
¼ cup water
2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk Pinch salt
8 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons dark rum
⅓ cup chocolate toffee bar, crushed

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3 Musketeers Candy Bar Ice Cream

What starts with a simple chocolate ice cream base turns into a decadent treat with the addition of store-bought marshmallow creme. For extra wow, stir in some chocolate marshmallows and Hot Fudge Sauce (see Chapter 17) before freezing.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
3 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk
¾ cup sweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup sugar Pinch salt
8 ounces marshmallow creme 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 regular-sized 3 Musketeers candy bars

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Ice Cream

This recipe invokes falling leaves, brisk walks, and boisterous visits with loved ones. It is a perfect addition to any get-together.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese 2 cups heavy cream
¾ cup sugar
1 cup half and half
1 tablespoon vanilla extract Pinch salt
⅓ cup pumpkin purée 1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
¼ cup brown sugar Pinch ground ginger

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White Chocolate Pretzel Ice Cream

Pretzels and chocolate are a classic combination of sweet and salty taste. This takes it a notch up with the addition of sweet and creamy ice cream.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
1 cup half and half 4 egg yolks
12 ounces high-quality white chocolate, finely chopped 1½ cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup white chocolate–covered pretzels, whole

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Super Double Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

This ice cream is the height of decadence with nothing but chocolate bliss

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
1½ cups heavy cream
6 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped 1 cup whole milk
½ cup dark brown sugar
⅓ cup dark cocoa powder 1 teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks
⅓ cup dark chocolate chunks, about
¼ pieces

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Vanilla Brown Butter Ice Cream

Adding browned butter is an unexpected and amazing addition to a standard vanilla ice cream recipe. You’ll want to add it to everything!

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
2 vanilla beans, split and scraped
1 cup unsalted butter 2 cups milk
¾ cup sugar
5 large egg yolks 1 cup cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt

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Red Velvet Cake Ice Cream

This amazing ice cream is a white chocolate cream cheese ice cream with chunks of red velvet cake studded throughout. Red velvet cake is available in most grocery bake shops, or even in the frozen section

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
1 cup heavy cream 1 cup half and half
1 vanilla bean, split, seeded, and pod saved for another use 6 ounces white chocolate
¾ cup sugar Pinch salt
4 egg yolks
12 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed 1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup red velvet cake, cubed into
½ cubes and frozen solid

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Dulce de Leche Ice Cream

The flavor of dulce de leche is very similar to caramel but with a bit more milk and a little less sugar. If you are lucky, you can find cans of dulce de leche on your supermarket shelf, often with sweetened condensed milks, or you can make your own;

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
2 cups whole milk 1 cup cream
2 (14-ounce) cans dulce de leche 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Toasted Coconut Ice Cream

Warm and rich, toasted coconut ice cream makes a beautiful base for so many desserts and is equally amazing on its own.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
2 cups shredded coconut, toasted 2 cups heavy cream
1 cup half and half
¾ cup sugar
6 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons coconut-flavored rum
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

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Bubble Gum Ice Cream

Yum! Bubble gum ice cream is like two treats in one. If you prefer not to mix in the gumball bits, feel free to omit them for a less chewy finish.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
4 ounces bubble gum 2 cups half and half 1¾ cups sugar
2 cups heavy cream Pinch salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup small gumballs, roughly crushed

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Lavender Honey Ice Cream

Rich and creamy with floral notes, this ice cream soothes the senses and indulges the taste buds

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
1 cup whole milk 1¼ cups honey
3 tablespoons lavender buds (dried or fresh)
½ cup sugar Pinch salt
4 large egg yolks
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Caramel Pecan Ice Cream

Crunchy candied pecans and smooth cozy caramel ice cream will please the pickiest of caramel pecan enthusiasts.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
1 vanilla bean, split and seeded 1 cup sugar
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon cardamom 2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk Pinch salt
8 large egg yolks
½ cup Caramel Sauce 
1 cup Candied Pecans

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Cake Batter Ice Cream

Cake batter is a guilty pleasure. Now you can enjoy it with pride in this delicious ice cream.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
1 cup whole milk
¾ cup sugar
2 cups heavy cream
¾ cup yellow cake mix (or your favorite variety) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

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Peanut Butter Butterfinger Ice Cream

This is crispety crunchety peanut buttery goodness in ice cream form.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
1 vanilla bean, split and seeded 1¼ cup half and half
1¼ cups smooth peanut butter
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar 2 cups heavy cream Pinch salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract 10 Butter finger miniatures

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Apple Pie Ice Cream

This ice cream is an all-American classic: apple pie and ice cream rolled into one delectable treat!

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tart apples, peeled, cored, and cubed 3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons Saigon cinnamon 3 cups heavy cream
1 cup half and half
½ cup Dulce de Leche 
½ cup brown sugar 6 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
8 gingersnap cookies, crumbled

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Kit Kat Ice Cream

The addition of chunky Kit Kat pieces to ice cream just before storing in the freezer adds a nice crispy crunch that few people can resist. For a nice display, serve with two whole pieces of Kit Kat candy bar (one half of a standard candy bar)

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 QUART
1 cup whole milk
¾ cup sugar
2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
¼ cup malted milk powder Pinch salt
3 egg yolks
3 ounces milk- or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 full-size Kit Kat bars, chopped

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