Best Caramel Swirl Ice Cream Recipes

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BROWN SUGAR ICE CREAM WITH A GINGER-CARAMEL SWIRL



Brown Sugar Ice Cream with a Ginger-Caramel Swirl image

Provided by Kris Hoogerhyde

Categories     Milk/Cream     Ice Cream Machine     Ginger     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Kid-Friendly     Frozen Dessert     Summer     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 large egg yolks
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup 1% or 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the swirl
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon jarred ginger spread*
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Special Equipment:
Ice cream machine

Steps:

  • Make the base
  • 1. In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk the yolks just to break them up, then whisk in half of the brown sugar (1/4 cup). Set aside.
  • 2. In a heavy nonreactive saucepan, stir together the cream, milk, salt, and the remaining brown sugar (1/4 cup) and put the pan over medium-high heat. When the mixture approaches a bare simmer, reduce the heat to medium.
  • 3. Carefully scoop out about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture and, whisking the eggs constantly, add the cream to the bowl with the egg yolks. Repeat, adding another 1/2 cup of the hot cream to the bowl with the yolks. Using a heatproof rubber spatula, stir the cream in the saucepan as you slowly pour the egg-and-cream mixture from the bowl into the pan.
  • 4. Cook the mixture carefully over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is thickened, coats the back of a spatula, and holds a clear path when you run your finger across the spatula, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
  • 5. Strain the base through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean container. Set the container into an ice-water bath, wash your spatula, and use it to stir the base occasionally until it is cool. Remove the container from the ice-water bath, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate the base for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • While the ice cream base cools, make the swirl
  • 6. Set the cream by the stove so it's at hand when you need it. Put 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a heavy nonreactive saucepan, and put the pan over medium-high heat. When the sugar is melted around the edges and starts turn amber in places (about 2 minutes), stir the mixture gently and add another 2 tablespoons sugar to the pan.
  • 7. Continue to add the remaining sugar 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring frequently and allowing most of the sugar to melt before you add more. Watch carefully as the sugar darkens, stirring gently to help it melt evenly.
  • Tip: Keep in mind that the flavor of the ice cream hinges on how dark you take the caramel. We take ours to a very dark, almost reddish, stage, which produces our intense signature flavor.
  • 8. When the caramel becomes a dark mahogany color, remove the pan from the heat and immediately but slowly pour the cream into the pan. (The mixture will steam and bubble up, so wear oven mitts and be very careful to avoid splatters and steam burns.) When the bubbling subsides, gently stir to completely blend the cream into the caramel. If you have lumps of hardened caramel in your pan, simply put the pan over low heat and stir until the caramel is melted.
  • 9. Stir in the ginger paste and salt and let cool. (You can make the swirl up to 2 weeks ahead of time. Keep it refrigerated, but let it come to room temperature before using.)
  • Freeze the ice cream
  • 10. When the base is completely chilled, freeze in your ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. While the ice cream is churning, put the container you'll use to store the ice cream into the freezer.
  • 11. As you transfer the ice cream to the storage container, drizzle in the caramel after every few scoopfuls, using about 6 tablespoons of the caramel (or more if you like). When all the ice cream is in the container, use a chopstick or butter knife to gently swirl the mixture. Enjoy right away or, for a firmer ice cream, freeze for at least 4 hours.
  • Tip: The swirl recipe makes more than you need (the recipe won't work in smaller quantities). You can thin the leftovers with a little cream and use as a sundae topping, or you can enjoy it right off the spoon!

COFFEE CARAMEL SWIRL ICE CREAM



Coffee Caramel Swirl Ice Cream image

Categories     Coffee     Milk/Cream     Ice Cream Machine     Dairy     Dessert     Frozen Dessert     Summer     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 1 3/4 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 14

For caramel swirl
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
7 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
For custard
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 3/4 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons instant espresso powder*
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
*available at many supermarkets

Steps:

  • Make caramel swirl:
  • In a 3-quart heavy saucepan boil sugar, corn syrup, water, and a pinch salt over moderate heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Boil mixture, without stirring, gently swirling pan, until a deep golden caramel. Remove pan from heat and carefully pour cream and vanilla down side of pan (mixture will vigorously steam and caramel will harden). Simmer mixture, stirring, until caramel is dissolved. Remove pan from heat and cool caramel. Caramel swirl may be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered. Bring caramel swirl to room temperature before using. (If caramel swirl is too stiff to pour, heat slightly.)
  • Make custard:
  • In a dry 5-quart heavy kettle cook sugar over moderately low heat, stirring slowly with a fork (to help sugar melt evenly), until melted and pale golden. Cook caramel, without stirring, gently swirling kettle, until deep golden. Remove kettle from heat and carefully pour cream and milk down side of kettle (mixture will vigorously steam and caramel will harden). Simmer mixture, stirring, until caramel is dissolved.
  • In a large bowl lightly beat eggs. Add hot cream mixture in a slow stream, whisking, and pour into kettle. Cook custard over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, until a thermometer registers 170°F. (Do not let boil.) Whisk in espresso powder and vanilla until espresso powder is dissolved. Pour custard through a fine sieve into another large bowl and cool. Chill custard, its surface covered with wax paper, until cold, at least 3 hours, and up to 2 days.
  • Freeze custard in an ice-cream maker, in 2 batches if necessary. Transfer one third ice cream to a 2-quart airtight container and drizzle one third caramel swirl over it. Repeat layering with remaining ice cream and caramel swirl. Freeze ice cream until hard, at least 8 hours, and up to 1 week.

CARAMEL SWIRL ICE CREAM



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Make and share this Caramel Swirl Ice Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups sugar
2 cups heavy cream, plus
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 cups milk
6 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring ¾ cup of the sugar and ¼ cup of water to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
  • Boil without stirring until the caramel turns a golden amber colour, 5-8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and immediately add ½ cup plus 2 tblsps of the heavy cream - AVOID SPATTERS!
  • Stir well, then cook over low heat, stirring, until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat, add a dash of salt, and let cool.
  • Transfer the caramel to a container, cover and refrigerate until cold, atleast 1 hour and up to 2 days.
  • In a large saucepan, bring the milk and remaining 1 ½ cups heavy cream just to a boil over medium heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with ¾ cup of the sugar until smooth.
  • Gradually whisk the hot cream into the egg yolks.
  • Pour the custard back into the saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 7 minutes.
  • DO NOT BOIL.
  • Immediately strain the custard into a large heatproof bowl and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the remaining ½ cup sugar and 3 tblsps water to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  • Boil with stirring until the caramel turns a deep amber colour, about 7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add 2 tblsps of cold water - stand back to avoid spatters.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Whisk the hot caramel into the warm custard, making sure the caramel doesn't get on the whisk as you pour as it will harden.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Let cool to room temperature, stirring once or twice, then cover and refrigerate until cold, atleast 2 hours or overnight.
  • Pour the custard into an ice-cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Transfer the ice cream to a chilled container and freeze until partially set but not hard, about 1 hour.
  • Spoon 1/3 of the ice cream into a chilled container.
  • Spoon 1/3 of the chilled caramel on top; it does not have to be an even layer.
  • Top with a layer of ice cream.
  • Continue layering, ending with caramel.
  • Stir once; do not overmix as you want a thick caramel swirl running through the ice cream.
  • Cover and freeze for atleast 3 hours or up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2579, Fat 151.8, SaturatedFat 89.8, Cholesterol 1234.1, Sodium 283.3, Carbohydrate 290.2, Sugar 267.2, Protein 25.7

VANILLA ICE CREAM WITH SALTED CARAMEL SWIRL



Vanilla Ice Cream With Salted Caramel Swirl image

Make and share this Vanilla Ice Cream With Salted Caramel Swirl recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Andrea P.

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup salted caramel sauce
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Vanilla Ice Cream with Salted Caramel Swirl:.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, evaporated milk and salt. With a stand mixer, beat until stiff peaks form gradually increasing speed to high, as mixture thickens. Slowly drizzle in sweetened condensed milk starting mixer speed at low and gradually increasing it to high. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla extract. Beat until it is well blended, maintaining stiff peaks. Spread one-third of the ice cream onto the bottom of a freezer-safe container. Spread half of the salted caramel swirl over ice cream. Spread one-third of the ice cream over the salted caramel swirl. Spread half of the salted caramel swirl over ice cream. Spread remaining one-third ice cream over the salted caramel swirl. With a knife, gently swirl the ice cream with the salted caramel swirl back and forth about two times. Cover tightly. Freeze until firm and completely solid, about 8-10 hours.
  • Salted Caramel Swirl:.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt and stir the butter, brown sugar, light corn syrup, evaporated milk and salt. Bring to a boil. Cook/boil for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.1, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 86.2, Sodium 330.6, Carbohydrate 63.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 35.4, Protein 5.3

RHUBARB ICE CREAM WITH A CARAMEL SWIRL



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This ice cream is chock-full of sweet bits, but with enough satiny frozen custard to savor between the chunks. To keep the rhubarb from freezing into tooth-breaking fruity ice cubes, stew it with plenty of sugar, which keeps the fruit soft. The technique works with any summer fruit, though it's especially nice with rhubarb, or gooseberries for that matter, both of which need a lot of sugar to tame their squint-inducing acid content. But you can substitute strawberries, apricots, cherries, peaches or plums as the summer fruit season progresses, adjusting the sugar depending upon the sweetness of the fruit.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield One scant quart

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 and 1/2 cups whole milk
1 and 3/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
Pinch fine sea salt
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 and 1/2 cups sour cream
3/4 pound rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, whisk together the milk, 3/4 cup sugar, the salt, the vanilla bean seeds and its pod. Simmer gently until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and steep 30 minutes. Discard the vanilla pod and return mixture to a bare simmer.
  • Place the yolks in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in hot milk mixture. Scrape the custard back into the pot and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Whisk in sour cream. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • In a saucepan, combine the rhubarb with 1 cup sugar. Simmer until rhubarb is just tender and has begun releasing its juices, but has not started to fall apart, 4 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer rhubarb to a bowl. Continue to simmer the juices until syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes more. Pour the syrup over the rhubarb. Cool completely.
  • In a clean, dry and preferably nonstick skillet, sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar over medium heat. When it begins to melt and lightly color, sprinkle in 2 more tablespoons and start swirling pan to help evenly distribute sugar. Add the final 2 tablespoons and cook, swirling pan until all the sugar has melted. Let cook, swirling occasionally, until the sugar syrup caramelizes and turns dark brown. Pour in the heavy cream and 2 tablespoons water (stand back; it may splatter). Simmer, stirring with a heatproof rubber spatula until smooth. Cool completely.
  • Pour the custard base into an ice cream machine and churn. Add rhubarb compote for the last minute of churning.
  • Scrape a quarter of the caramel into the bottom of a freezer-proof quart container. Top with a quarter of the ice cream. Repeat layering until all of the caramel and ice cream has been used, ending with the ice cream. Freeze until firm for at least 2 hours and up to 1 week.

CARAMEL BALSAMIC SWIRL ICE CREAM



Caramel Balsamic Swirl Ice Cream image

Chuck Hughes' creamy caramel swirl ice cream drizzled with caramelized balsamic vinegar is an invigorating and sweet dessert that you'll leave you wanting seconds.

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     dessert

Time 4h25m

Yield s: 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups 35-percent cream
1 vanilla bean, cut in half and seeds scraped
6 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 cup fruity extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups balsamic vinegar
Fresh berries, as a garnish

Steps:

  • Warm half of the cream with the scraped vanilla bean in a small saucepan on medium heat for about 2 minutes. Keep aside.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the egg yolks and the sugar in a bowl until the color becomes light and pale, about 2 minutes. Remove the vanilla pod and pour the warm cream over the egg mixture while constantly stirring. Reheat the mixture on low heat stirring constantly until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan on medium heat, reduce by half the balsamic vinegar, about 10 minutes. Let it cool to room temperature.
  • Once your custard is cool, whip the remaining cream and fold it in with the custard mixture using a wooden spoon. Add the olive oil and fold in everything together. Drizzle 3/4 of the reduced balsamic vinegar in the cream mixture and use a fork to make swirl patterns. Pour the mixture in a stainless steel container and drizzle the leftover of the balsamic on top.
  • Put in the freezer until firm, a minimum of 4 hours
  • For the serving: Scoop into nice bowls and serve with fresh berries.

CARAMEL BALSAMIC SWIRL ICE CREAM



Caramel Balsamic Swirl Ice Cream image

This is an invigorating and sweet dessert that will leave you wanting seconds. Recipe courtesy Chuck Hughes

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     Ice Cream

Time 4h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups 35-percent cream
1 vanilla bean, cut in half and seeds scraped
6 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 cup fruity extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups balsamic vinegar
fresh berries, as a garnish

Steps:

  • Warm half of the cream with the scraped vanilla bean in a small saucepan on medium heat for about 2 minutes. Keep aside.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the egg yolks and the sugar in a bowl until the color becomes light and pale, about 2 minutes. Remove the vanilla pod and pour the warm cream over the egg mixture while constantly stirring. Reheat the mixture on low heat stirring constantly until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan on medium heat, reduce by half the balsamic vinegar, about 10 minutes. Let it cool to room temperature.
  • Once your custard is cool, whip the remaining cream and fold it in with the custard mixture using a wooden spoon. Add the olive oil and fold in everything together. Drizzle 3/4 of the reduced balsamic vinegar in the cream mixture and use a fork to make swirl patterns. Pour the mixture in a stainless steel container and drizzle the leftover of the balsamic on top.
  • Put in the freezer until firm, a minimum of 4 hours.
  • For serving:.
  • Scoop into nice bowls and serve with fresh berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.3, Fat 40.1, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 166, Sodium 27.9, Carbohydrate 48.4, Sugar 46.1, Protein 2.8

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