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red beet gingerbread ice cream

Red Beet Gingerbread Ice Cream - A Festive Twist on Tradition

Discover the unique blend of earthy beets and spicy gingerbread in this delightful red beet gingerbread ice cream.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 4 cups
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Recommended for a richer flavor.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Enhances overall smoothness.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Can substitute with cornstarch for lighter version.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark can be used interchangeably.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Elevates all flavors.
For the Unique Flavoring
  • 1 cup Beets Cook and puree.
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Spiced Rum Optional for flavor.
For Serving
  • 1 tablespoon Pomegranate Molasses Optional for topping.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Blender
  • Ice cream maker
  • sieve

Method
 

Steps to Prepare
  1. Heat the milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, brown sugar, and salt.
  3. Gradually add the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
  4. Return to heat and cook until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  5. Let it cool slightly and puree the cooked beets until smooth.
  6. Combine the beet puree with half of the cooled ice cream base.
  7. Stir the beet mixture into the remaining ice cream base, then fold in the gingerbread spices and spiced rum.
  8. Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove lumps.
  9. Refrigerate the mixture until fully chilled, about 2 to 4 hours.
  10. Process in your ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions until soft-serve consistency.
  11. Let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  12. Drizzle with pomegranate molasses before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to chill thoroughly before churning for a smoother texture. Adjust spices to your taste as desired.

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