Tart and sweet Roasted Rhubarb Ice Cream is a flavor combo my taste buds crave. I love anything with a sweet contrast: sweet and spicy, savory and sweet, or sweet and salty. I enjoy getting just the right combination of ingredients.
Rhubarb Ice Cream
Moving to the Midwest I discovered the popularity and versatility of rhubarb. I have yet to find a rhubarb recipe that my family doesn’t love.
I am loving the nostalgia and stories around family rhubarb patches. My friend Margaret has a rhubarb patch created from a start that goes back to her great-grandmother. How cool is that?
That being said it only made sense to turn rhubarb into ice cream. It works up beautifully, kind of like other berries do, just super tart, so finding the right amount of sweet to balance it without overpowering its classic taste is key.
In this recipe, there are just five ingredients to the base. No eggs and no cooking which makes this a simple and easy ice cream base to make.
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Rhubarb Sauce
Rhubarb ice cream can be made simply by stirring the roasted rhubarb pieces into the ice cream or the rhubarb pieces can be pureed into a sauce or swirl for the ice cream.
To make a Rhubarb Sauce, you’ll want to triple the amounts for making the roasted rhubarb. When it is done in the oven, transfer the rhubarb to a blender or glass jar and puree it with an immersion blender until smooth.
If you want a bit more texture to your ice cream reserve a ¼ cup of the roasted rhubarb and add it back into your sauce after blending it.
As noted below, don’t forget to chop the roasted rhubarb small after it cools. You don’t want large chunks of frozen rhubarb in your ice cream. The smaller pieces are perfection.
Rhubarb Ice Cream Recipe
Ice Cream Instructions
- Combine the cream, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla in a bowl and whisk to combine. Pour into the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer the finished ice cream to an airtight container and stir in the cooled rhubarb pieces. Place in the freezer until ready to serve.
How To Roast Rhubarb
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and place the rhubarb pieces on the parchment. Drizzle with honey.
- Roast for 12-15 minutes, until the rhubarb has softened and browned.
- Remove from the oven and allow the rhubarb to cool a bit while the ice cream finishes churning. When the rhubarb has cooled, roughly chop the pieces smaller, about ¼- inch in size.
Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
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Creamy vanilla ice cream perfectly complements the tangy sweetness of rhubarb in this homemade Rhubarb Swirl Ice Cream. A simple rhubarb sauce is swirled throughout each bite for a tantalizing and refreshing treat that combines the sweet creaminess of ice cream with the zesty allure of rhubarb.
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Roasted Rhubarb Ice Cream
Ingredients
Rhubarb Ice Cream
- 1¾ cups heavy cream
- 1¼ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Roasted Rhubarb
- 2 cups rhubarb, cut into ½-inch wide pieces about 3 stalks worth
- 3 tablespoons honey
Instructions
Ice Cream Instructions
- Combine the cream, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla in a bowl and whisk to combine. Pour into the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Transfer the finished ice cream to an airtight container and stir in the cooled rhubarb pieces. Place in the freezer until ready to serve.
Roasted Rhubarb Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and place the rhubarb pieces on the parchment. Generously drizzle the rhubarb with honey.
- Roast for 12-15 minutes, until the rhubarb has softened and browned.
- Remove from the oven and allow the rhubarb to cool a bit while the ice cream finishes churning. When the rhubarb has cooled, roughly chop the pieces smaller, about ¼- inch in size.
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