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Homemade Gingerbread Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 5 hours 35 minutes (including freezing time)
  • Yield: Approximately 1 quart (4 servings) 1x

Description

This Homemade Gingerbread Ice Cream captures the cozy, spiced flavors of gingerbread in a creamy frozen treat. Combining warm holiday spices like ginger, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg with molasses, this recipe delivers a rich and flavorful ice cream that’s perfect for festive gatherings or comforting desserts year-round.

Ingredients

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Dairy Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup low fat milk

Dry Ingredients & Spices

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

Other Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp molasses

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, low fat milk, sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice, ground cloves, freshly grated nutmeg, and molasses. Stir the mixture thoroughly until the sugar is fully dissolved and the molasses is completely incorporated into the base.
  2. Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the spiced mixture into your ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Typically, this will take about 25 minutes for the mixture to reach a soft-serve consistency.
  3. Freeze to Firm Up: Transfer the soft ice cream into a container and cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Place it in the freezer for at least 4 to 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to firm up and develop a perfect scoopable texture.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use freshly grated nutmeg rather than pre-ground.
  • Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved before churning to avoid grainy texture.
  • Molasses provides the classic gingerbread depth; you can adjust the amount slightly to taste.
  • Allowing the ice cream to firm in the freezer overnight improves texture considerably.
  • If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can place the mixture in a shallow dish, freeze, and stir vigorously every 30 minutes until firm.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes (churning time)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Ice Cream Maker
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: gingerbread ice cream, holiday dessert, spiced ice cream, homemade ice cream, winter dessert

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