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Amazing Red Velvet Ice Cream with a delicious cream cheese swirl. Completely delicious until the very last scoop!

red velvet ice cream in a waffle cone

Who doesn’t love red velvet? And by that, I mean who doesn’t love a sweet cream cheese frosting? In my opinion, that is the only reason everyone loves red velvet so much – I mean, how could you not? This red velvet ice cream has an amazing cream cheese swirl that elevates this recipe to new levels and I know you are going to love it as much as I do! I have been on serious ice cream making kick lately, which also means we have been eating a ton of ice cream and neither of us is complaining. Links are at the bottom of the page for some other amazing ice cream recipes!

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INGREDIENTS YOU NEED

Ice Cream:

  • 4 large egg yolks room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • red food coloring

Cream Cheese Swirl:

  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
red velvet ice cream in a waffle cone

Instructions To Make Red Velvet Ice Cream

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together your egg yolks and sugar for about 2-3 minutes, until smooth and pale yellow in color.
  2. Whisk in your milk to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the milk to a simmer and then remove from the heat. Do not boil.
  3. Whisking constantly, slowly add a ½ cup of your hot milk to the yolk and sugar mixture, whisk until combined.
  4. Add the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with your remaining hot milk. Mix in your salt and cocoa powder.
  5. Whisking constantly, heat on low until the the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take a few minutes.
  6. Add your heavy cream and vanilla extract to your mix, stir to combine. Mix in your red food coloring, use as much as desired.
  7. Cover your bowl with plastic wrap, making sure to have the plastic wrap touching the surface of the ice cream base so it does not get a skin. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  8. When ready, churn your ice cream mixture in the bowl of your ice cream machine according to your manufacturer’s instructions.
  9. While your ice cream is churning, make your cream cheese swirl by whisking together all of your ingredients until smooth and combined. Place in your fridge until ready to use.
  10. Spoon half of the red velvet ice cream into your loaf pan. Place half of your cream cheese mixture on top and swirl with a knife. Repeat with remaining red velvet ice cream and cream cheese mixture. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
  11. When ready, scoop and enjoy!
red velvet ice cream in a waffle cone

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red velvet ice cream in a waffle cone

BEST Red Velvet Ice Cream

Samantha
Amazing Red Velvet Ice Cream with a delicious cream cheese swirl. Completely delicious until the very last scoop!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 312 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream:

  • 4 large egg yolks room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • red food coloring

Cream Cheese Swirl:

  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together your egg yolks and sugar for about 2-3 minutes, until smooth and pale yellow in color.
  • Whisk in your milk to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the milk to a simmer and then remove from the heat. Do not boil.
  • Whisking constantly, slowly add a ½ cup of your hot milk to the yolk and sugar mixture, whisk until combined.
  • Add the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with your remaining hot milk. Mix in your salt and cocoa powder.
  • Whisking constantly, heat on low until the the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take a few minutes.
  • Add your heavy cream and vanilla extract to your mix, stir to combine. Mix in your red food coloring, use as much as desired.
  • Cover your bowl with plastic wrap, making sure to have the plastic wrap touching the surface of the ice cream base so it does not get a skin. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • When ready, churn your ice cream mixture in the bowl of your ice cream machine according to your manufacturer’s instructions.
  • While your ice cream is churning, make your cream cheese swirl by whisking together all of your ingredients until smooth and combined. Place in your fridge until ready to use.
  • Spoon half of the red velvet ice cream into your loaf pan. Place half of your cream cheese mixture on top and swirl with a knife. Repeat with remaining red velvet ice cream and cream cheese mixture. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
  • When ready, scoop and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4.2gFat: 19.6gFiber: 0.4gSugar: 31.1g
Keyword ice cream red velvet, red velvet ice cream, scoopable homemade ice cream
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Velvet Ice Cream

What does red velvet ice cream taste like?

Red velvet ice cream tastes like a delicious vanilla ice cream with notes of chocolate and swirled with cream cheese.

How do you store ice cream?

Store in a loaf pan covered with plastic wrap for up to 3 months.

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