Description
This creamy toasted marshmallow ice cream captures the nostalgic flavor of campfire marshmallows in a rich custard base, blended until smooth and churned into a soft, scoopable dessert — perfect on its own or in a s’mores-inspired treat.
Ingredients
- 5 large egg yolks
- 2 cups whole milk (≈ 470 ml)
- 1 cup heavy cream (≈ 235 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (≈ 66 g)
- Pinch of salt
- 7 ounces marshmallows (≈ 200 g), about 9 jumbo marshmallows
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine whole milk and sugar. Heat until steaming with bubbles at the edges (do not boil).
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually pour in the hot milk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Strain the custard through a mesh strainer into a large bowl. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread marshmallows on a parchment-lined baking sheet and toast with a kitchen torch or under broiler until golden and charred.
- Combine the custard and toasted marshmallows in a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3+ hours until firm.
Notes
- Use mini or standard marshmallows if jumbo aren’t available.
- For deeper flavor, toast marshmallows until dark golden or lightly charred.
- Straining the custard removes bits of egg for a smoother texture.
- Fold in chocolate chunks or graham crackers for a s’mores twist.
- If using the broiler to toast, watch closely to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned, Custard-based
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
