Gin-Infused Vanilla Ice Cream
A silky dessert with a subtle gin aroma, perfect for summer evenings. This recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers Heavy cream, Whole milk, Sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 3 Egg yolks
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Gin
- 1/8 tsp Salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 3/4 cup sugar, 3 egg yolks, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp gin, and 1/8 tsp salt until fully combined.
- Step 2: Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions, 20-25 minutes until soft-serve consistency is reached.
- Step 3: Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to prevent ice crystals from forming.







