Description
Indulge in a unique and refreshing treat with this homemade Dr. Pepper Ice Cream recipe. Creamy and sweet with a hint of soda pop flavor, it’s the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups Dr. Pepper (not diet)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Dr. Pepper Syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine Dr. Pepper and sugar. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until slightly reduced. Let cool.
- Mix Ice Cream Base: In a large bowl, whisk heavy cream, milk, vanilla, and salt. Stir in cooled Dr. Pepper syrup. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour chilled mixture into ice cream maker, churn for 20-25 minutes until soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze: Transfer churned ice cream to a container, freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
Notes
- For a stronger Dr. Pepper flavor, reduce soda to concentrate before adding to the base.
- Try adding chocolate chips or cherries during churning for a fun twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
