Of all the cakes that could be converted into ice creams, carrot cake might not be the first cake that comes to mind, but this turned out incredibly well. This is a no-churn ice cream and you don't need an ice cream maker.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1.25 cups shredded carrots
- 0.33 cups brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1.25 teaspoons cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ginger
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups heavy cream
- 0.33 cups chopped pecans
- 0.33 cups chopped walnuts
Instructions
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Combine butter, carrots, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until carrots are just getting tender, about 5 minutes. Season with cinnamon and ginger. Cook for 1 more minute. Turn off heat, and let cool.
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Meanwhile, whisk together cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Stir in cooled carrot mixture and transfer to the refrigerator until needed.
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Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until medium-stiff peaks form. Add cooled carrot-cream cheese mixture and whisk into the whipped cream. Fold in chopped walnuts and pecans with a spatula.
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Transfer mixture into a chilled airtight container and place a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the mixture. Cover with a lid and freeze until solid, at least 4 hours, but best overnight.
Nutrition Facts
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