Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
I don’t know how else to describe this ice cream, but other than decadent goodness (with not as much fat as you might think!) Also it’s not that difficult to make and its definitely a crowd pleaser. I made it for Thanksgiving to accompany our Pecan and Pumpkin pies and it was heavenly.
Creamy dulce de leche flavored ice creamed dripping with thick, caramel colored fresh dulce de leche- what could be better! Plus, you can make a huge batch and store it in the freezer! Yummy! I eat mine topped with raspberries, blackberries or strawberries. Also a scoop of this decadence tastes delicious in some homemade Iced Coffee Frappacino!
Furthermore, traditional Dulce De Leche ice cream is made with egg yolks for that custardy and creamy texture. However, I found my EGGLESS recipe to be just as good and creamy and HEALTHY (well healthier!). Anyways on to the scrumptious, creamy, amazing goodness of Homemade Dulce De Leche Ice Cream:
Ice Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream (yes I know, not healthy but this is the fattiest portion of the dish, and it makes about 3-4 cups of ice cream!)
- 1 cup milk (I used skim plus)
- 1 cup fatfree half & half (I used Land-o-Lakes Brand)
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup Homemade Dulce de Leche (Recipe BELOW)
1. In a heavy, large sauce pan heat together the heavy cream, milk and half & half over medium heat. Whisk int he sugar to dissolve. Once the mixture comes to a boil, remove from the heat and stir in 3/4 of the Dulce de Leche.
2. Cool COMPLETELY in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Don’t make the mistake of cooling over an ice bath and popping it into the ice cream maker- it won’t churn properly! (Trust me I’ve done it before).
3. Once cooled, prepare in your ice cream maker as the instructions state in the manual.
Towards the end, right before the ice cream is thick enough to your desired texture, drizzle in remaining dulce de leche to create swirls-
yes I was drooling at this point. Transfer to an air tight container and chill in the freezer until ready to serve.
Makes about 4 cups
Homemade Dulce De Leche:
- 2 cups milk (I used skim plus)
- 2 cups fatfree half & half (I used Land-o-Lakes Brand)
- 1 vanilla bean- split with the seeds scraped out.
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
See all those specs of Vanilla Beans.. YUM..
1. In a large heavy pot pour the milk, half & half, sugar and vanilla bean & seeds and heat over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved. You do NOT want to BOIL the mixture!
2. Once the sugar is dissolved add the baking soda and stir. Lower heat to LOW and cook stirring occasionally. You want the mixture to be BARELY simmering. This is a slow process, so some patience is required 🙂 Cook for 1 HOUR.
3. After 1 hour, remove the vanilla bean and cook stirring occasionally for another 2 hours until you’ve achieved a medium-dark caramel color. It should reduce to about 1-1 1/2 cups.
4. Once you’ve achieve the color and thick texture (be careful it splatters a bit while you stir, and you don’t want to be burnt by HOT sugar!), remove the mixture from the stove. Over a heat proof bowl with a fine write mesh strainer, strain the dulce de leche. Cover with a lid/plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Makes about 1-1 1/2 cups
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Homemade Dulce De Leche Ice Cream (Eggless!)
you’re a goddess
hahah get an ice cream maker and you can be one too 😉
Oooohh! I love this! I’ll try this during Christmas. Thanks a bunch.
Thanks! It’ll be perfect for Xmas.. its generally a great holiday flavor 🙂
So good i ate it for bfast!
haha there’s more for you to eat!!
Oo lala this looks sinfully divine :] Yum!
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thank you!!! 🙂
That ice cream sounds amazing, I need an ice cream maker!
Lovely. Perfect for National Caramel Day. Great photos, too!