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caramelized carrot ice cream

Caramelized carrot ice cream

Abhipriya Raghav
Naturally sweet caramelized carrots pureed and added to a creamy ice cream base made with heavy cream and condensed milk to make this caramelized carrot ice cream.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Freeze time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

For caramelizing the carrots

  • 400 grams carrot, peeled and cut in half vertically
  • tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

For the ice cream

  • pureed caramelized carrots
  • cups heavy whipping cream
  • cup condensed milk

Instructions
 

Caramelizing the carrots

  • In a pan, heat oil and butter.
    caramelized carrot ice cream
  • Trim the top and bottom of the carrots, peel and cut vertically into two. Add the carrots of the pan. Coat in the butter, cover and cook until fork tender.
    caramelized carrot ice cream
  • Add the brown sugar, mix well and let the carrots caramelize (about 3 minutes). Switch off the stove and let it cool down. Puree the carrots along with the leftover liquid.
    caramelized carrot ice cream

To make the ice cream

  • Beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks.
    caramelized carrot ice cream
  • Add condensed milk and beat until stiff.
    caramelized carrot ice cream
  • Add the pureed carrots and beat until incorporated fully. Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm.
    caramelized carrot ice cream
  • Scoop and serve with butterscotch drizzled.
    caramelized carrot ice cream

Notes

  • While blending the carrots, do not add any water. The leftover liquid and the moisture in the carrots is enough to blend them.
  • Do not let the carrots burn while caramelizing them.
  • To caramelize the carrots ijn the oven, after adding brown sugar, mix everything well and spread onto a baking tray and bake for 3-5 minutes at 200°C. Do not let it burn.
  • Add condensed milk according to the sweetness.
  • If you are using dairy free whipping cream, then keep in mind that the cream is already sweetened..
  • If you want or like small bits of carrots in your ice cream, the blend accordingly.
  • if you want soft ice cream, then freeze for  a lesser time and serve.
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