Description
Sweet Mexican ice cream delivers a creamy paradise of authentic flavors dancing through rich cultural traditions. Cool spoons will dive into smooth, silky textures that connect you with generations of delightful Mexican culinary artistry.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 cinnamon stick (or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Seasoning:
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Warm whole milk, sugar, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until sugar completely dissolves without reaching a boil.
- Remove from heat and allow cinnamon to steep for 15 minutes, then discard the cinnamon stick.
- Incorporate heavy cream, vanilla extract, chili powder, and salt into the milk mixture, whisking until thoroughly combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 2 hours or overnight, ensuring it becomes completely chilled and develops a smoother consistency.
- Pour the cold mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s guidelines until it reaches a thick, creamy texture (approximately 20-25 minutes).
- Optional: Fold in chopped mango or papaya during the final 5 minutes of churning for added tropical flavor.
- Transfer the freshly churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for a minimum of 2 hours to achieve optimal texture and firmness before serving.
Notes
- Opt for Mexican cinnamon (canela) for a more authentic, deeper flavor profile that elevates the entire dessert.
- Adjust chili powder quantity based on heat tolerance; start with a small amount and gradually increase for personalized spice level.
- Consider using fresh fruit like ripe champagne mangoes for maximum natural sweetness and vibrant color when adding fruit.
- Allow the ice cream to soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving to achieve the perfect creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 306 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg