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Homemade Bubblegum Ice Cream – Nostalgic & Creamy Delight
Dolce Flav
8
15 minutes
25 minutes
Bubble Gum
This classic Homemade Bubblegum Ice Cream is a creamy, pastel pink treat bursting with bubblegum flavor. The magic starts by gently warming milk (and optionally heavy cream) with bubblegum extract to infuse that iconic nostalgic taste. Once the mixture is thickened slightly with a custard base of egg yolks and sugar, it's cooled and churned into smooth, sweet ice cream that tastes like childhood in a scoop. Ready for cone or bowl, it's an Instagram-worthy dessert that’s as eye-catching as it is flavorful.
Ingredients
2½ cups whole milk
1½ cups heavy cream
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 large egg yolks
1½ tsp bubblegum extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: a few drops of pink or blue food coloring for visual fun
Directions
Infuse the base: In a saucepan, gently warm the milk, cream (if using), sugar, and bubblegum extract (or gum pieces) over medium heat until shimmering but not boiling. Let the mixture steep off-heat for a few minutes to enhance flavor.
Temper the eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with a bit of the warm mixture. Return tempered yolks into the saucepan and cook gently, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Chill and color: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and optional coloring. Cool the custard fully in the refrigerator.
Churn and freeze: Transfer to an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until thick and creamy. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for ~2 hours until scoopable.
Serve: Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy your creamy, nostalgically flavored bubblegum ice cream!