Brown Sugar-Ginger Ice Cream

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Brown Sugar-Ginger Ice Cream
45 min.
6
293kcal

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Indulge in the rich and delightful flavor of homemade Brown Sugar-Ginger Ice Cream—an irresistible treat perfect for any dessert enthusiast! This creamy, luxurious ice cream is the ideal way to satisfy your sweet tooth while enjoying a touch of warmth from the spices. With its enticing aroma and unique flavor combination, this dessert stands out as a truly memorable finish to your meals.

This recipe is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences, but it also showcases the sophisticated taste of dark brown sugar and fresh ginger. The depth of flavor achieved by using dark brown sugar imparts a molasses-like richness you won't find in typical ice creams. The warmth of the ginger elevates the dessert to a new level, perfectly complementing the creamy texture.

Making Brown Sugar-Ginger Ice Cream at home is surprisingly straightforward. In less than an hour of active time, you can have your custard ready to chill, while the ice cream maker does the heavy lifting to achieve that perfect creamy scoop. Serve it as a stand-alone dessert or alongside pie, cake, or fruit. Whichever way you choose to indulge, this delightful ice cream will surely become a favorite among your friends and family!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons t brown sugar dark packed ()
  • large egg yolk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • pinch salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 1.3 cups whipping cream 
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • ice cream machine

Directions

  1. Whisk yolks, both sugars and salt in medium bowl to blend. Bring cream and milk to simmer in medium saucepan. Gradually whisk hot cream mixture into yolk mixture. Return to saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 5 minutes (do not boil).
  2. Transfer custard to medium bowl.
  3. Whisk in vanilla and ginger. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
  5. Transfer ice cream to covered container and freeze. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep frozen.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories293kcal
Protein6.16%
Fat67.34%
Carbs26.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.02
Glycemic Load
3.51
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.7382608872393%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:292.95kcal
14.65%
Fat:22.22g
34.19%
Saturated Fat:13.25g
82.8%
Carbohydrates:19.67g
6.56%
Net Carbohydrates:19.65g
7.15%
Sugar:19.19g
21.32%
Cholesterol:183.31mg
61.1%
Sodium:44.25mg
1.92%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.25%
100%
Protein:4.57g
9.15%
Vitamin A:958.23IU
19.16%
Selenium:8.87µg
12.67%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.4%
Vitamin D:1.85µg
12.35%
Phosphorus:114.83mg
11.48%
Calcium:107.63mg
10.76%
Vitamin B12:0.52µg
8.67%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.34%
Vitamin E:0.77mg
5.13%
Folate:18.67µg
4.67%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.4%
Potassium:139.69mg
3.99%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.71%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.66%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.52%
Iron:0.48mg
2.67%
Magnesium:10.43mg
2.61%
Vitamin K:1.79µg
1.7%
Copper:0.02mg
1.09%
Source:Epicurious