Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Recipe
This Dulce de Leche Ice Cream recipe combines rich, creamy dairy with sweet, caramel-like dulce de leche to create a luscious homemade frozen treat. Using a simple stovetop preparation followed by chilling and churning, this dessert is perfect for caramel lovers seeking a smooth, decadent ice cream with delightful swirls of extra dulce de leche.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes prep + 6 hours chilling + 4 hours freezing (approx. 10 hours 20 minutes)
- Yield: About 1 quart (4 cups) of ice cream 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 (13.4 oz) can dulce de leche (store bought or homemade)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For Swirling
- About ¼ cup extra dulce de leche, or to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, mix heavy cream, whole milk, one can of dulce de leche, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the dulce de leche fully melts and the mixture is smooth. Be sure not to let it boil to avoid curdling.
- Chill the Mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the mixture into a large bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least six hours, preferably overnight, to ensure it is thoroughly chilled.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Once chilled, transfer the mixture to your ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions, typically for 20-25 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Layer and Swirl: Spread half of the churned ice cream evenly into a loaf pan or suitable ice cream container. Spoon and swirl in a few spoonfuls of the extra dulce de leche. Add the remaining ice cream on top and swirl in more dulce de leche on the surface.
- Freeze Until Firm: Cover the container and freeze the ice cream for at least 4 hours, or until it is firm enough to scoop.
- Serve: Scoop the dulce de leche ice cream into serving cups or cones and enjoy the creamy, caramel-flavored delight.
Notes
- Do not boil the cream mixture as it can cause curdling or separation.
- For smoother texture, chilling the mixture overnight is recommended prior to churning.
- Use high-quality dulce de leche for the best flavor outcome.
- Store any leftover ice cream in an airtight container to prevent ice crystals from forming.
- If you do not have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the mixture in a shallow container and stir every 30 minutes until frozen to mimic churning.
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