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Homemade Red Velvet Ice Cream in a white bowl, showing deep red color with creamy white swirls. The bowl sits on a burgundy cloth with a soft gray background, highlighting the rich texture and vibrant contrast of the dessert.

Red Velvet Ice Cream

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Homemade red velvet ice cream with cream cheese and buttermilk for that signature tangy cake-like flavor. Thick, creamy, and scoopable – without fancy equipment or store-bought shortcuts.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Heavy cream - Divide in half (one part for custard, one added later)
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 4 Large egg yolks
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar
  • 4 oz Cream cheese - Softened
  • ½ cup Buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder - Sift for smoothness
  • 2 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Red food coloring - Adjust to desired color
  • 1 teaspoon White vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
Optional Mix-ins:
  • ½ cup Cream cheese frosting - Swirled in after churning
  • 1 cup Red velvet cake pieces - Use day-old cake for best texture
  • ½ cup White chocolate chips - Mini chips recommended
  • ¼ cup Graham cracker crumbs - For cheesecake-style swirl

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottom saucepan (for cooking custard base)
  • Ice cream maker (any standard machine)
  • Large mixing bowls (for combining base and flavor)
  • Whisk (for egg yolks and custardr)
  • Fine-mesh strainer (for smooth texture)
  • Measuring cups & spoons (accuracy matters)

Method
 

  1. Heat milk and cream; whisk yolks with sugar; temper with hot milk; cook until mixture coats spoon.
  2. Remove from heat and whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Add cocoa, vanilla, vinegar, red coloring, buttermilk, and remaining cream; strain mixture.
  4. Refrigerate custard base for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Churn in ice cream maker until creamy, freeze until firm, then serve softened with toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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