Description
Indulge in a unique frozen treat with this Dr. Pepper Ice Cream recipe. Creamy and flavorful, this homemade ice cream is a delightful twist on a classic soda.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper (regular, not diet)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice or chopped cherries
Instructions
- Prepare Dr. Pepper Syrup: In a medium saucepan, simmer Dr. Pepper and sugar until reduced and syrupy. Let cool.
- Mix Ice Cream Base: Whisk heavy cream, milk, salt, and vanilla. Stir in cooled Dr. Pepper syrup and cherries if desired.
- Chill Mixture: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Churn Ice Cream: Process in an ice cream maker until thick and creamy.
- Freeze: Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger soda flavor, reduce Dr. Pepper further or add soda concentrate.
- No-churn option: fold chilled mixture into whipped cream and freeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
