How To Make Gingerbread Ice Cream

Indulge in the Festive Flavors of Gingerbread Ice Cream

Gingerbread is undoubtedly a delightful treat during the holiday season. The warm spices, comforting aroma, and rich flavors make it a favorite among many. So why not take it a step further and incorporate those delicious gingerbread flavors into a cold and creamy dessert?

Today, we’ll show you how to make homemade gingerbread ice cream that will surely impress your family and friends. This festive dessert combines the essence of gingerbread with the creaminess of ice cream, creating a delightful and unique flavor combination.

What You’ll Need:

• 2 cups of heavy cream
• 1 cup of whole milk
• 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons of ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of crushed gingerbread cookies

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they become slightly lighter in color. Slowly pour about half of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
3. Pour the egg and cream mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
5. Pour the cooled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually takes about 25-30 minutes.
6. While the ice cream is churning, crush the gingerbread cookies into small pieces. You can use a food processor or place the cookies in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
7. About 5 minutes before the churning process is complete, add the crushed gingerbread cookies to the ice cream mixture and continue churning until well incorporated.
8. Transfer the gingerbread ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
9. Serve scoops of gingerbread ice cream in bowls or cones and enjoy the festive flavors. For an extra touch, you can garnish with a sprinkle of crushed gingerbread cookies.

There you have it! A delicious homemade gingerbread ice cream recipe that will be a hit at any holiday gathering. The creamy texture combined with the warm spices and the subtle crunch of the gingerbread cookies create a flavor explosion that will leave everyone asking for seconds. So, get in the holiday spirit and treat yourself to this delightful frozen dessert. Happy scooping!