Indulge in the captivating swirls of red and white in this luscious red velvet cake ice cream. With an effortless, no churn recipe, you can relish the creamy blend of cream cheese vanilla bean ice cream and red velvet ice cream, enhanced by crumbled red velvet cake. This delectable frozen treat is ideal for spreading Christmas or Valentine’s Day cheer.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to Make
Preparing this gorgeous and flavorful ice cream is a breeze. In just 10-15 minutes, using a simple list of ingredients, you can whip up this delightful creation.
No Churn Recipe
Say goodbye to the hassle of using an ice cream maker. This recipe requires only an electric mixer (stand or handheld) to whip the cream into a thick and fluffy texture, achieving homemade ice cream without the fuss.
Gorgeous Red and White Swirl
This recipe takes the beauty of red velvet cake to another level. By combining cream cheese ice cream and red velvet ice cream, you’ll create a visually stunning marbled effect of red and white in every bite.
For the full list of ingredients and instructions, refer to the recipe card at the end of this post. But before you dive into making this scrumptious treat, let’s take a look at the key ingredients that make it truly sensational.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: Incorporating cream cheese into the ice cream provides a rich and tangy flavor, reminiscent of the beloved cream cheese frosting often paired with red velvet cake. Alternatively, you can use mascarpone cheese for equally delightful results.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: This ingredient sweetens the ice cream and contributes to its creamy, smooth consistency.
- Vanilla: Choose between vanilla bean paste, vanilla extract, or the seeds scraped from whole vanilla beans to impart a delightful aroma and flavor.
- Salt: Balancing the sweetness of the ice cream, a pinch of salt adds depth to the overall taste.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Whipped to soft, fluffy peaks, the cream enriches the ice cream with its richness, smoothness, and creaminess.
- Cocoa Powder: As red velvet cake traditionally contains cocoa powder, this ingredient not only enhances the red color but also adds a subtle hint of chocolate flavor to the ice cream.
- Food Coloring: Achieve the vibrant red color of the ice cream by using “super red” gel food coloring.
- Red Velvet Cake: To elevate the flavors and textures, crumble some red velvet cake into the red ice cream. Leftover slices of a red velvet bundt cake work perfectly, or you can easily find individual slices or cupcakes in the bakery section of major grocery stores.
Instructions
Cream Cheese Ice Cream
- In a bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and whip on medium-high speed for several minutes until thick, soft, fluffy peaks form.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator while you prepare the red ice cream.
Red Velvet Ice Cream
- In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, red food coloring, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and whip on medium-high speed for several minutes until thick, soft, fluffy peaks form.
- Crumble the red velvet cupcakes and gently fold them into the ice cream mixture.
Assembly
- In a freezer-safe container, alternate dollops of the red and white ice cream until the container is filled. Use a knife to gently swirl the colors together, creating a beautiful marbled effect.
- Cover the container and freeze the ice cream until firm enough to scoop, typically 8-10 hours or overnight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of food coloring do you use?
For the vibrant red color of the ice cream, I recommend using Americolor Super Red Gel Food Coloring.
What cocoa powder did you use?
I used Rodelle Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder in the red ice cream.
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