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Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Rum Raisin Ice Cream
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Rum Raisin Ice Cream is a rich, creamy custard-based dessert featuring golden raisins soaked in dark rum, delivering a nostalgic, boozy sweetness with a smooth, silky texture. Perfect for any season, this indulgent treat balances warmth, fruity bursts, and velvety creaminess in every scoop.

Ingredients

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Custard Base

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Raisin Mixture

  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup dark rum

Instructions

  1. Soak the Raisins: Soak 1 cup of golden raisins in 1/2 cup dark rum for at least one hour, or preferably overnight. This plumps the raisins and infuses them with deep rum flavor essential to the recipe.
  2. Prepare the Custard Base: Gently heat 2 cups of heavy cream and 1 cup whole milk in a saucepan until just simmering. In a separate bowl, whisk 5 egg yolks with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until pale and creamy. Slowly temper the eggs by gradually pouring the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking continuously. Return the combined mixture to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  3. Chill the Custard: Remove the custard from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Allow it to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to ensure smooth texture when churned.
  4. Combine and Churn: Drain the rum-soaked raisins and gently fold them into the chilled custard base. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  5. Freeze and Set: Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container, seal tightly, and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours to fully firm up before serving.

Notes

  • Use a quality dark or spiced rum for richer flavor.
  • Chill the custard thoroughly before churning to improve texture.
  • Soak raisins overnight for maximum flavor infusion and plumpness.
  • Freeze ice cream in an airtight container with plastic wrap on the surface to prevent ice crystals.
  • If you don’t have an ice cream maker, try a no-churn method using whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk with rum-soaked raisins.

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Keywords: Rum raisin ice cream, homemade ice cream, custard ice cream, boozy dessert, rum dessert, creamy ice cream, golden raisins

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