Ricotta Ice Cream
Creamy, dreamy, and delightfully unique, this Ricotta Ice Cream recipe will redefine your dessert game. Made with luscious whole-milk ricotta cheese, a touch of honey for natural sweetness, and a hint of optional lemon zest for a bright flavor twist, this no-cook frozen treat is as easy to make as it is indulgent. The combination of heavy cream and ricotta creates an irresistibly velvety texture, while vanilla extract adds a warm, aromatic note. Perfectly sweetened with granulated sugar, this homemade ice cream takes just 10 minutes of prep before chilling and churning to perfection. Serve it in bowls or cones for a gourmet dessert that's sure to impress. Whether you're an ice cream aficionado or looking for an elevated twist on a classic, Ricotta Ice Cream is the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, and whole milk. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
Add the granulated sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. If using lemon zest, add it at this stage. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled. This step is important for ensuring silky-smooth ice cream.
Once chilled, pour the ricotta mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. This typically takes about 20-25 minutes, or until the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up.
Serve scooped into bowls or cones, and enjoy your creamy, homemade Ricotta Ice Cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.6 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.0 g | 430% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 491 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 1354 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.7 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 207.4 g | ||
| Protein | 44.0 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1745 mg | 134% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 227 mg | 5% | |
*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.
