Sunday, February 12, 2012

Red Velvet Ice Cream

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I'm seeing RED!

In a good way, of course! :)

As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, I don't really care much for Valentine's Day. But I do love the food surrounding it. Who wouldn't? I've been seeing so many gorgeous treats on all the blogs I visit and have bookmarked quite a few of them!

Back to our Red Velvet Adventures. Someone asked me this - and so, I must answer - I honestly cannot decide which of the Red Velvet treats is my favorite. They all taste SO good. I guess if I was FORCED to pick a favorite, I would have to say it is a two way tie between this soft-serve ice cream and the whoopie pies! :) But, I hate to discrimate! So I guess I would prefer to stop at 'I love Red Velvet anything'.
Anyhoo, I made this recipe for Red Velvet Ice Cream by modifying my Rocky Road Ice cream base, and it turned out just great. Creamy, velvety smooth ice cream with slightly more than a hint of chocolate. It's just yummy!
The cheesecake sauce was added on a whim. I didn't have a recipe. I just winged it, and it worked out great! The tang from the cream cheese worked perfectly with the sweet ice cream. Hey! What am I doing? Do I really have to convince you that 'Red Velvet + Cream Cheese = Best thing in the world'?! (Look at this guy's face! It says it all, doesn't it?)
Red Velvet Ice Cream
Ingredients
1 can condensed milk
1/8 cup cocoa powder
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup full-fat milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Red food coloring (desired amount)

Method
1. In a large saucepan, combine the condensed milk and cocoa powder and stir well to combine.
2. Cook on a low heat for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Take it off the heat, and stir in the cream, milk, vanilla, food coloring and vinegar, and mix well.
4. When the mixture has cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours until chilled.
5. Freeze in your ice cream maker, following the manufacturer's direction.
6. When the ice cream has reached the soft-serve stage, stop the machine, and stir in any add-ins you might want to use.
7. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

To make the cheesecake sauce, whisk 8oz of cream cheese till smooth and creamy. Slowly add enough half-and-half until you get the consistency you want. Add a splash of vanilla and enough powdered sugar to sweeten. I wish I had measured out the ingredients, but it's pretty  hard to mess up. Just go slow while adding the half-and-half so you don't end up adding too much.
We made sundaes using Red Velvet Madeleine crumbs, Red Velvet ice cream and the cream cheese sauce, and it was bliss in a bowl... Really, really delicious! I hope you try this recipe!

In case you've missed the other posts, here is a round up of all the Red Velvet recipes on The Harried Cook. Click on the pictures to go to the recipe post.


                               Red Velvet Whoopie Pies                     Red Velvet Madeleines


I hope you have enjoyed this Red Velvet adventure as much as I have! 

Have a wonderful week! Take an extra effort this week (and through the year!!!) to let your loved ones know how much they mean to you! 
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60 comments:

Megan @Country Cleaver said...

Oh Red Velvet - how happy you make me :) This looks delish! ~Megan @CountryCleaver 

Nami | Just One Cookbook said...

My goodness Marsha!  Red velvet everything on your blog right now!  I love your red velvet ice cream.  Looks wonderful and I like that sound... Red velvet ice cream.  Sounds fabulous!  I missed your brownie ones.  They look delicious too!

Nancy/SpicieFoodie said...

Marsha, All of your Red Velvet goodies look amazing. I need to make something soon. The little red guy is correct and so cute too. By the way I loved your comment about Mrs. Google. You made me laugh - not a bad way to start my day :) Happy V- Day! 

Kimby said...

I have been resisting my weakness for Red Velvet yumminess all week, but your Red Velvet ICE CREAM simply will not get out of my head -- it's Southern heaven in a bowl!!! 

Lizzy Do said...

So fabulous!!! The ice cream plus the cheesecake sauce...and then you top it off with a red velvet madeleine!!! Happy Valentine's Day, Marsha!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you, Megan! :) And thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Yep Red Velvet Overload :) And I totally LOVED it :) Thanks for stopping by, Nami! 

theharriedcook said...

Thank you, Nancy! :) I love Red Velvet, and so this was tons of fun! :) And I'm so glad my comment made you smile :D Have a blessed week!

theharriedcook said...

Give up resisting :) I am so glad you like this post :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thanks, Lizzy! I am so happy you like it! :) Have a wonderful, blessed week... And thanks for stopping by!

Kristen said...

This has been such a fabulous series.  I think the ice cream is my favorite.  That sauce sounds amazing on top!

Baker Street said...

I love red velvet! The idea of ice cream is just genius! 

Jill Colonna said...

Too funny, Marsha. Love your red velvety treats but also that cheesecake sauce.  So glad you took notes on this one for us!

Magic of Spice said...

Wow, red velvet ice cream too! And that sauce does look amazing...what a treat!

Mary said...

 My mouth is watering!!! - very creative!
Mary x

Memoriesinthebaking said...

No need to twist my arm. This looks positively decadent! 

Have you ever tried eating Sweetened Condensed Milk right out of the can? Right. Me neither...
But I still think it should be outlawed

Gina said...

Wow you've gone red velvet mad, lol.  Are you sure you don't want that camera, I'd be happy to send it your way, lol.  I'm not into V-day, but I am into the desserts.  Hope you and your family have a happy one.
-Gina-

theharriedcook said...

Mine too! Thanks, Kristen! :)

theharriedcook said...

Another Red Velvet fan! Welcome :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

:D Thanks, Jill! I am glad too :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you, Nancy! I am so glad you like it... Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you, Mary! And thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you! :) And you're so right about outlawing the condensed milk... not that I drink it out of the can (wink wink)! :)  Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Mad is right :) The camera would be a fun toy to  play with, I'm sure :) I feel the same way you do... Totally not a Vday person, but a HUGE fan of the treats :) Have a wonderful week, Gina! And thanks for stopping by :)

Erin said...

Ice cream?!  Way to go!  I am not sure what to pick as my favorite (seeing as how I didn't taste them).  But I really want the pancakes and the Whoopie Pies!  But seriously, I would take 3 of everything!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you, Erin! :) I found it so hard to choose favorites too! :) Love your red velvet muffins, btw! :) Thanks for stopping by!

ping kay said...

Oh my! You really have gone crazy over red velvet!Yes, I believe you when you say you love red velvet anything :D The ice cream looks super yummy and rich! OMG, really rich!

Carolyn said...

I love that you are going to town on the V-day treats even when you don't really celebrate V-day.  Hey, we're food bloggers after all, so we can take our inspiration from anywhere!

Biren @ Roti n Rice said...

Very creative with the ice cream! I have never made anything red velvet. Maybe next year. Those madeleines look really good though. Perhaps I shouldn't wait a year. Happy Valentine's Day!

Gerry @ Foodness Gracious said...

Red velvet = me very happy! These look awesome, who dosen't like red velvet and cream cheese??
Take care,

elisabeth@foodandthrift said...

Oh, Marsha...I love all your Red Velvet creation...especially the ice cream. So pretty, and very seductive, and oh, so super yummy!
Happy Valentine's Day!

Mary said...

Wow, that cheesecake sauce would take ice cream right over the top. I can't even imagine!

sell wow account said...

so many red velvets!<3

The Café Sucré Farine said...

How cool! You have done a great job with this Red Velvet Week - so fun and so creative - the ice cream looks amazing!!

Briarrose said...

I do enjoy Valentine's Day food....always so fun.  Love this ice cream idea.  Very original.

Jill | Dulce Dough said...

Red velvet ice cream is such a great idea!  In fact all your red velvet recipes look fantastic!  

Carolyn Jung said...

I feel the same way about that holiday. I don't like the manufactured sentiment, but I do like all the sweets! ;)
By the way, I have that same salt and pepper shaker set, but in b/w. 

Catherine said...

Red Velvet is always a hit! This is a first  for me I didn't know that there was red velvet ice cream, but it certainly sounds good to me. Blessings my dear, Catherine xo

Motherrimmy said...

I have to say my husband and I aren't big Valentine's Day celebrators either, but we would if we had this delicious ice cream to look forward to.

Mary Bergfeld said...

I have never before seen red velvet ice cream. What a great idea. Especially for Valentine's Day I hope you have a great evening. Blessings...Mary

feedthebf said...

I just love your S & P shakers!  And the Red Velvet ice cream looks amazing too - you really outdid yourself with that dreamy sauce though =)

Kankana said...

I never make ice cream at home and I don;t actually like ice cream. But the husband will go crazy over these. 

theharriedcook said...

Haha :) Yes, I am certifiably crazy! The ice cream really was yummy, rich and delicious! Thanks for stopping by, Ping!

theharriedcook said...

You bet! This V-day, we went to a friend's house to hang out with other people who don't celebrate V-day :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you, Biren! I wouldn't wait a whole year if I were you! Red Velvet is really amazing... Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Me too! :) Thank you, Gerry! Appreciate it... Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you, Elisabeth! I was pretty happy with the way it turned out :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Yep! Can't have too much :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you so much, Chris! I am so glad you like it :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Isn't V-day food so good? :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you so much, Jill! I guess my love for Red Velvet shines through :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Amen! Love those sweets :) I love the S&P set, but my husband hates it... So I keep it away on a shelf... LOL :D Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you, Catherine! I am so glad you like it :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you! :) I am so glad you like it :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thanks, Mary! It was fun to make this... Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thanks, Peggy! I adore these shakers too, but my husband hates them and so they live at the back of a shelf :) Thank you so much for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

I want to be shocked that you don't like ice cream, but I guess it's just a question of preference :) I don't like chocolate desserts myself... :) Thanks for stopping by, Kankana!

Lisa said...

Just when I thought I'd seen everything you could possibly turn 'red velvet', you bring us ice cream!  Amazing, Marsha!!  However, I think I have something that has not been converted into red velvet yet.  I'm going to try it and see if it works ;)

Deeps NaughtyCurry said...

what a pretty hue! never heard of red velvet icecream, & that sauce looks delectable

Kris said...

So "harried" that you forgot to mention how much vinegar to add.

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