July: Sweet Chili Ice Cream

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Creamy and indulgent, with a delightful balance of sweetness and heat. The sweet chili sauce provides a unique twist, infusing the ice cream with a gentle spiciness. The base includes sweet chili sauce, vanilla extract, condensed milk, whole milk, and heavy cream. The vanilla adds warmth, while the chili sauce brings a subtle kick. Smooth, velvety, and slightly chunky due to the chili bits. Enjoy it as a refreshing dessert on a warm day or as a surprising finish to a spicy meal.

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups Sweet Chili Sauce
• 1/2 cup (equivalent to 8 tablespoons) Vanilla Extract
• 7 cups (112 ounces) Condensed Milk 
• 16 cups Whole Milk
• 24 cups Heavy Cream

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients together in a clean bowl and place into the ice cream machine.
2. Follow your ice cream machine specifications on how long to keep the mix in the machine until it becomes the correct texture of ice cream
3. Pour the completed ice cream into a clean container and store it in the freezer until needed.

Don’t have an ice cream machine? No problem, check out the steps below!

1. Chill the Mixture: After combining the ingredients (sweet chili sauce, vanilla extract, condensed milk, whole milk, and heavy cream), chill the mixture in the refrigerator until it’s cold.
2. Whisk and Freeze: Pour the chilled mixture into a shallow container. Whisk it thoroughly to incorporate air. Cover the container and place it in the freezer.
3. Stir and Repeat: Every 30 minutes, take the container out and stir the mixture vigorously to break up any ice crystals. Repeat this process 3-4 times until the ice cream reaches the desired consistency.
4. Serve: Once it’s firm enough, scoop and serve your homemade sweet chili ice cream!