Carrot Cake Ice Cream

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
5%
Carrot Cake Ice Cream
240 min.
2
1140kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: Carrot Cake Ice Cream! This unique treat combines the warm, comforting flavors of traditional carrot cake with the creamy, refreshing texture of homemade ice cream. Perfect for those warm days or as a special dessert to impress your guests, this recipe is not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also a popular choice among dessert lovers.

Imagine the rich taste of cream cheese mingling with the natural sweetness of freshly grated carrots, enhanced by a hint of aromatic cloves. Each scoop is a celebration of flavors that will transport you to a cozy bakery, all from the comfort of your own kitchen. The process may take a little time, but the end result is well worth the wait. With just a few simple ingredients and an ice cream machine, you can create a dessert that is both indulgent and satisfying.

Whether you're serving it at a summer gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this Carrot Cake Ice Cream is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to treat yourself to a scoop of this deliciously unique dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup carrots packed grated ()
  • ounces cream cheese 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • cups half and half 
  • servings kosher salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar raw (turbinado)
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sieve
  • blender
  • ice cream machine

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a medium skillet on medium heat until it melts and foam subsides, then add carrots and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring frequently, until very soft and beginning to brown around the edges, about 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer carrots to blender and add half and half and sugar. Blend on high until well combined, about 30 seconds. Blend in cream cheese and cloves until well combined. Season to taste with salt.
  3. Pour through a strainer into an airtight container and chill in refrigerator until very cold, about 3 hours. Churn in ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions. Chill in freezer for at least 4 hours until firm and scoopable; let ice cream rest on counter 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1140kcal
Protein5.28%
Fat60.94%
Carbs33.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.92
Glycemic Load
3.72
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.237826114116%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1140.13kcal
57.01%
Fat:78.36g
120.56%
Saturated Fat:47.14g
294.6%
Carbohydrates:97.74g
32.58%
Net Carbohydrates:95.9g
34.87%
Sugar:91.7g
101.88%
Cholesterol:229.33mg
76.44%
Sodium:745.78mg
32.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.27g
30.54%
Vitamin A:13421.52IU
268.43%
Vitamin B2:0.77mg
45.44%
Calcium:403.33mg
40.33%
Phosphorus:377.88mg
37.79%
Selenium:17.71µg
25.3%
Potassium:700.35mg
20.01%
Vitamin E:2.34mg
15.59%
Vitamin B5:1.54mg
15.37%
Vitamin K:15.13µg
14.41%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.69%
Vitamin B12:0.73µg
12.22%
Zinc:1.7mg
11.35%
Magnesium:44.19mg
11.05%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.86%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.45%
Folate:30.08µg
7.52%
Fiber:1.83g
7.34%
Vitamin C:5.95mg
7.22%
Vitamin B3:1mg
5.02%
Iron:0.73mg
4.08%
Copper:0.08mg
4.03%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.4%