Red hot ice cream is the ultimate cooling yet spicy twist on classic vanilla. This unique flavour combination provides the creaminess of sweet French vanilla ice cream infused with the heat of red chilli peppers.
It may sound unconventional, but the contrasting flavours pair wonderfully together. The rich, velvety vanilla ice cream helps tame the fiery chilli peppers’ burn while still allowing their zesty flavour to shine.
Adding just a pinch of cayenne pepper gives each spoonful a subtle lip-tingling kick. Mixing in candied red pepper flakes provides little bursts of heat along with sweetness and crunch.
Topped with hot fudge for extra decadence, red hot ice cream makes an adventurous frozen dessert sure to delight daring palates. It’s guaranteed to add some excitement to your ice cream routine.
Red Hot Ice Cream
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Fine mesh strainer
- Ice cream maker
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup crushed red pepper flakes, candied
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Hot fudge sauce for topping
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Procedure For Making Red Hot Ice Cream
- Heat cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-low until steaming and sugar dissolves.
- Whisk egg yolks in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the hot cream mixture to temper.
- Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium-low, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla bean seeds and cayenne pepper.
- Pass the custard through a fine mesh strainer in a clean bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Churn chilled custard in the ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In the last 5 minutes of churning, Add the crushed candied red pepper flakes.
- Transfer red hot ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until firm, 2-3 hours.
- Scoop into bowls and top with hot fudge sauce before serving.
Tips and Tricks
- Use a high-quality vanilla bean for maximum flavour and specks of vanilla throughout.
- Start with just a tiny pinch of cayenne, and add more if you want extra heat.
- For candied red pepper flakes – toss flakes in simple syrup, then coat with granulated sugar.
- Try chilli peppers like ancho, chipotle, or arbol dried and crushed.
- Swirl in extra fudge sauce after churning for chocolate ripples throughout.
- Garnish bowls with whipped cream and additional candied pepper flakes.
Conclusion
Red hot ice cream blends sweet, creamy vanilla with bold chilli pepper heat for an inventive frozen dessert. The touch of cayenne provides a subtle slow burn, while the candied pepper flakes offer pockets of sweet heat.
Top each scoop with decadent hot fudge for the ultimate flavour combination. Every spoonful provides a rollercoaster of cooling cream followed by a fiery zing sure to wake up your taste buds. For those who crave thrill-seeking recipes, this daring red hot ice cream won’t disappoint! If you’re on the hunt for more unique dessert ideas, explore our dessert category for inspiration.
