I love ice cream–and not just in the summer. For some strange reason, I find myself craving ice cream even when it's cold out. Oh, who am I kidding? I love ice cream all year long. I love all the basic flavors, but I'm also a fan of Latin-inspired ice cream flavors.
There is something blissful about the creamy texture of ice cream. Yes, it is food, but it is also an experience. Why not make it even more of an experience by making some of your own? If you've never done it don't be intimidated, it's totally doable. Big plus of making your own is that you can choose all sorts of flavors or flavor combination. The sky or your freezer is pretty much the limit.
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Here I've rounded-up 5 phenomenal Latin-inspired ice cream recipes for you to be inspired by. You might be moved to host an ice cream social. Don't forget to invite me.
Mango margarita ice cream
A brilliant mind came up with this recipe. Who am I to resist?
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 3 tablespoons Cointreau
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup pureed mango
Get the full recipe directions at Sweet Life.
Dulce de leche
I couldn't possibly leave out a dulce de leche recipe. Wouldn't be prudent.
Ingredients:
- 1 can Dulce de Leche
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 large egg yolks
Get the full recipe directions at My Big, Fat, Cuban Family.
Tamarind
I love tamarindo!
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup tamarind paste or concentrated tamarind nectar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 fresh lime juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
Get the full recipe directions at Three Points Kitchen.
Coconut
Coconut is one of my favorite ice cream flavors.
Ingredients:
2 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup coconut flakes, toasted
8 egg yolks
11/2 cups sugar
Pinch salt
Get the full recipe directions at Food Network.
Papaya
Are you getting enough papaya in your diet? Probably not!
Ingredients:
- 2 papayas
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
- 1 cup heavy cream
Get the full recipe directions at Food.com.
