Ginger Ice Cream is the perfect blend of spicy, creamy, and refreshing—a unique treat that brings the warming, zesty kick of ginger into a frozen form. It’s like having the bold flavor of Gingerbread Cookies turned into a smooth, indulgent ice cream, with just the right balance of sweetness and spice. Whether you enjoy it as a standalone dessert or paired with a Hot Toddy for a cozy winter vibe, this ginger ice cream is bound to impress.

What makes this recipe special is its homemade simplicity. Fresh ginger infuses the ice cream base, creating a depth of flavor that’s both comforting and lively. With only a few ingredients—cream, milk, sugar, and, of course, ginger—you can whip up this frozen treat in no time.

It’s an unexpected but welcome twist on traditional ice cream flavors that will have your taste buds dancing. Plus, it’s a great way to add a seasonal spice to your ice cream repertoire!

Why I Love This Recipe (And You Will Too):

The ginger ice cream is shown transferred to a container on the white marble cooktop, ready to be placed in the freezer to firm up before scooping and serving.

Spicy & Sweet: The perfect balance of ginger’s warmth and the creamy sweetness of ice cream.
Homemade Goodness: Simple ingredients combine to create something special—nothing beats the taste of homemade ice cream.
Seasonal & Festive: Ginger is a winter favorite, making this ice cream a perfect treat for holiday gatherings.

Ginger Ice Cream is a refreshing yet spicy twist on your traditional ice cream, adding the perfect touch of warmth for cold weather indulgence.

Ginger Ice Cream Recipe

This creamy ginger ice cream, infused with homemade ginger syrup and dotted with crystallized ginger, offers a refreshing, slightly spicy twist on a classic dessert, perfect for cooling off with flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Chilling Time 4

Total Time 4 35

Course Dessert

Cuisine international

Servings 10

Calories 443 kcal

Equipment

Small saucepan
Whisk
Mixing bowls
Fine strainer
Ice Cream Maker
Freezer-Safe Container

Ingredients

For ginger syrup

2 oz fresh ginger in slices 2oz is roughly 6tbsp of slices
¼ cup fine sugar
¼ cup water

For rest of ice cream

3 egg yolks
⅓ cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream double cream
2 cups milk whole/full fat milk
2 tablespoon finely chopped crystalized ginger or can use pieces of stem ginger in syrup

Instructions

For Ginger Syrup:

Optionally peel and slice 2 oz of fresh ginger. Combine ginger slices, sugar, and water in a saucepan.
Gently stir to dissolve sugar and bring to a simmer. Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow it to cool to infuse the flavors.

For Ice Cream Base:

Whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until glossy.
Heat cream, milk, and ginger syrup (with pieces of ginger) in a saucepan until it reaches scalding point (steam and small bubbles, not boiling).
Gradually add small amounts of warm milk mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
Once combined, pour the egg mixture into the saucepan and cook on medium-low heat, stirring until it thickens slightly (around 170°F or 76°C).
Strain the mixture through a fine strainer to remove ginger pieces and solids. Let cool.

Chill the Mixture:

Place the strained mixture in the fridge for a few hours or overnight to chill thoroughly.

Churn and Finalize:

Once chilled, follow your ice cream maker’s instructions to churn until soft-serve consistency.
Add finely chopped crystallized ginger and churn briefly to combine.
Transfer to a container and freeze for a few hours to firm up before serving.