Sweet corn ice cream with caramel swirls! Caramel Corn Ice Cream is a must make during summer when the corn is super sweet.
Second corn recipe this week!
You guys probably had no idea that I was so obsessed with fresh corn. And yeah, this ice cream starts with fresh corn.
Weird, right?
I never talk about my love of fresh summer corn here because typically we just grill it, spray it with butter, and sprinkle some salt on it. Easy easy and so good. But there’s no need for a recipe when you’re doing that.
My love of corn is coming out this week.
Back when I lived in Alabama, I made frequent trips to the flea market because they had (probably still do?) a stand that did roasted corn and then they had, like, this bar of different seasonings you could sprinkle on it.
Omg, you guys. My favorite thing in the world. Last time we went home I told my husband we had to get some before we left and he was all, “You really want to spend your time at home at the flea market?”
Uhhh yeah, eat corn, look for Pyrex. Does he know me at all?
If you are into sweet corn like me, you are going to be obsessed with this ice cream. So the ice cream itself is just corn flavored. But then at the end, you mix in some caramel sauce. And then you can top it with some real caramel corn if you like a little crunch in your ice cream like me.
It’s so good.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 cups milk
- ⅔ cup sugar
- dash of salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 tbsp milk
- 12 small soft caramel candies
- caramel corn, for topping
Instructions
- Put corn and half-and-half in a food processor and process until smooth
- Pour into a fine mesh strainer and use a rubber spatula to make sure you get all the liquid out; discard solids
- Transfer to a large pan and add milk, sugar, salt, and egg yolks; whisk to combine
- Heat over medium heat, whisking the entire time, until it’s thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon; cool to room temperature
- Once cool, transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled
- While that’s chilling, heat the milk and caramel candies over super low heat, stirring until the caramel have melted and mixture is smooth
- Freeze ice cream in ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions
- Put half of the ice cream in a freezer-safe ice cream container; spread ½ the caramel on top
- Repeat layers
- Freeze at least 2 hours before serving
- Top with caramel corn
More Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- Chocolate Ganache Ice Cream
- Ginger Peach Ice Cream
- Birthday Cake Ice Cream
- Banana Pudding Ice Cream
- Strawberry Sour Cream Ice Cream
- Mexican Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
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Caramel Corn Ice Cream
from Cooking Light magazine
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels, about 4 ears
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 cups milk
- ⅔ cup sugar
- dash of salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 12 small soft caramel candies
- caramel corn, for topping
Instructions
- Put corn and half and half in a food processor and process until smooth. Pour into a fine mesh strainer and use a rubber spatula to make sure you get all the liquid out; discard solids. Transfer to a large pan and add milk, sugar, salt, and egg yolk; whisk to combine.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking the entire time, until it's thickened enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and let cool to room temp. Once cool, transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled.
- While that's chilling, heat the milk and caramel candies over super low heat, stirring until the caramels have melted and the mixture is smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Once ice cream mixture is chilled, pour into your ice cream maker and freeze according to the instructions for your machine. Transfer ⅓ of the ice cream into your freezer-safe container. Spoon ½ of the caramel over that. Repeat the layers, ending with ice cream. Freeze at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with caramel corn is desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 357Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 318mgCarbohydrates: 68gFiber: 1gSugar: 57gProtein: 8g
Julie | This Gal Cooks says
I love sweet corn. I especially love street corn, grilled corn and corn dips. Now I’ve gotta try corn Ice cream! Its gotta be great!
Amy @Very Culinary says
Oh, I completely feel ya. I get so excited when the farmer’s market has 10 ears for $1. Then grill it all week long. Every year we go to the State Fair…and one of the first things we do, is find the guy with the grilled corn. And pay a fortune for it. Because, duh. So this ice cream sounds bomb diggity. And it was 104 here yesterday, so we need it!
Paula Jones says
There’s nothing like homegrown fresh corn! Although, our farmers’ market doesn’t offer it cooked like you mention, sounds like they should! I totally get the mix-ins for ice cream, for me it’s all about the additions! Pinned.
Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says
I had sweet corn gelato at a very fancy little ice cream shop here in KC last summer. And I LOVED it! Adding caramel in is genius. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
Oh my gosh now I need a big bowl of this caramel corn ice cream and a trip to Alabama for that roasted corn! Yum!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
What a great idea! Love this, caramel corn in ice cream sounds fantastic!
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
This is seriously the most amazing thing I’ve seen all day. You, are a genius. Pinned!
Tonia from TheGunnySack says
What a great idea for ice cream! It’s a combination of three of my favorite things: ice cream, caramel and popcorn!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Caramel corn is SUCH a summer flavor. This ice cream makes me wish the carnival was in town now! :)
Sara says
What a genius idea! I would have never thought to combine actual corn with caramels but it totally makes sense! PInned :)
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
OK I’m totally intrigued by this ice cream! I am such a corn fanatic, too, I know I would just love this one :)
Julia says
Oh I have to make this. I love love caramel ice cream and the idea of using the caramel corn sounds awesome. Love the idea of having some crunch in there.
Nutmeg Nanny says
I would totally spend my time at a flea market. You can score some good deals and corn ;) This recipe is totally calling my name!
Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says
Ahh, I LOVE caramel corn and ice cream is my ultimate weakness. I bet this is amazing!!
Connie | URBAN BAKES says
This is definitely a new one to me. I’m intrigued. Have got to try this!