Sweet Potato Ice Cream
Creamarie’s Sweet Potato Ice Cream transforms the rich, earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes into a lusciously smooth and creamy frozen dessert. Infused with warm fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this ice cream captures the comforting essence of a homemade sweet potato pie.
The natural creaminess of sweet potatoes enhances the silky texture, while a sprinkle of caramelized pecans adds the perfect nutty crunch. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and buttery flavors, making this ice cream a cozy treat for autumn or any time of year.
Whether enjoyed on its own, paired with caramel drizzle, or served alongside holiday desserts, Sweet Potato Ice Cream by Creamarie is a rich, nostalgic, and one-of-a-kind indulgence!
Ice Cream Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups cream base
- 2 roasted sweet potatoes or 1 cup
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp clove
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 7 oz marshmallow cream
Instructions
Sweet Potatoes:
- Roast the sweet potatoes at 400° for 60 minutes or until tender.
- Let them cool.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and in a bowl combine them with brown sugar, cinnamon, clove, and salt. Whisk and mash to combine.
Sweeten Pecans:
- Chop 1 cup of pecans, coat them with melted butter and sugar and toss.
- Put them in the oven at 350° for 5 minutes.
- Let them cool.
Ice Cream:
- To the sweet potatoes add the cream base and vanilla. Which to combine.
- Pour the sweet potato base into the ice cream machine and churn. Churn until the mix starts to look solid and firm. It’s ready when a spoon is pressed across the top and it should leave an impression without collapsing for just a second.
- While the ice cream is churning, add spoonfuls of marshmallow cream.
- Turn off the machine and remove the dasher.
- Add the sweet pecans and mix them by hand.
- Layer ice cream and more marshmallow cream in the container.
- Cover and store in the freezer for 8 hours or overnight.