Homemade ice cream is something I love to make. While, rolling it out in mason jars is definitely the most fun – this carrot ice cream recipe tastes so much creamier and includes real, raw carrots! Cookie cutting the ice cream bars into carrot shapes gives a fabulous way to present the treat for spring, and will totally distract your kids from the good-for-them shreds of carrots happily hiding inside.
To make the carrot ice cream recipe, you will need; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, 1-1/2 cups peeled, finely grated carrots (from about 3-4 medium carrots), 1-1/2 cups whole milk, 1-1/2 cups heavy cream, pinch fine sea salt, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 4 large egg yolks, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Make sure to have these kitchen essentials are available; 9×13 casserole pan (we used a paper disposable pan with lid), carrot-shaped cookie cutter, and green decorations (jimmies, sprinkles, gel).
Make the carrot ice cream by; melting the butter and brown sugar together in a small pan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add the shredded carrots and cook until the mixture is thick and the carrots are soft, about 6 or 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Continue reading