Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Red Food Coloring (to desired hue)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and buttermilk until well combined.
- Sift in the cocoa powder and mix thoroughly. Add the red food coloring and adjust to your desired color.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and cream cheese until smooth. Feel free to add any mix-ins at this stage.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour.
- Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually about 20-25 minutes).
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up.
- Scoop into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and buttermilk with a milk-vinegar mixture. Serve with chocolate sauce or whipped cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian