Zucchini Bread Ice Cream
Zucchini Bread Ice Cream transforms the warm, comforting flavors of homemade zucchini bread into a rich and creamy frozen dessert. Infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, this ice cream features swirls of moist, spiced zucchini bread crumbles, adding a soft, cake-like texture to every bite. The natural sweetness of zucchini enhances the smooth, custard-like base, while hints of vanilla and toasted nuts create a perfectly balanced flavor. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with caramel drizzle or a warm slice of zucchini bread, this unique, artisan ice cream is a must-try for fans of cozy, spiced desserts!
Ice Cream Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups cream base
- ¾ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zucchini bread pieces
Zucchini Bread:
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Zucchini Bread:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Wash and grate the zucchini. No need to peel!
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Slowly mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Stir in the grated zucchini and nuts until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Slice the Zucchini Bread
Ice Cream:
- Combine cream base, vanilla, and cinnamon in a bowl, whisk to really incorporate.
- Pour into the ice cream maker and churn.