Low Fat Rum and Raisin Ice Cream
Indulge guilt-free with this low-fat rum and raisin ice cream, a lighter twist on the classic dessert that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Featuring plump raisins soaked in rich dark rum, this recipe combines creamy skimmed milk and tangy low-fat Greek yogurt for a smooth and luscious texture, all while keeping the calorie count in check. A touch of cornstarch ensures the perfect thickened base, and a splash of vanilla rounds out the flavors beautifully. This healthier frozen treat is easy to make, requiring minimal prep time, and can be churned at home to achieve that perfect scoopable consistency. Ideal for entertaining or satisfying your sweet tooth, this low-fat rum and raisin ice cream transforms a timeless favorite into a lightened dessert delight without compromise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 60 ml Dark rum
- 100 g Raisins
- 500 ml Skimmed milk
- 1.5 tbsp Cornstarch
- 80 g Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 200 g Low-fat Greek yogurt
Instructions
Begin by soaking the raisins in dark rum. Allow them to sit for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to absorb the rum.
In a medium saucepan, combine 400 ml of skimmed milk and sugar. Warm over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, stirring occasionally. Don't let it come to a boil.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 100 ml of skimmed milk with cornstarch until smooth.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the warm milk and sugar mixture in the saucepan. Continue cooking over medium heat while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then gently whisk in the low-fat Greek yogurt until you reach a smooth consistency.
Strain the rum-soaked raisins, reserving the rum. Incorporate the raisins into the milk mixture.
Refrigerate the ice cream base for at least 2 hours until completely chilled.
Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
When the ice cream is nearly finished churning, pour in the reserved rum and continue to churn until the alcohol is fully incorporated.
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.8 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 312 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.3 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.3 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.1 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 873 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1822 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
