Description
This homemade Cadbury Mini Egg Ice Cream is a creamy vanilla custard base packed with pastel candy crunch. Perfect for Easter or any spring celebration.
Ingredients
1 cup milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
¼ tsp salt
1½ tsp vanilla extract
5 egg yolks
1 cup crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs
Optional: food coloring (pink, yellow, or purple)
Optional: colorful cones or sprinkles
Instructions
1. Combine milk, cream, salt, vanilla, and half the sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking occasionally.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale and smooth.
3. Slowly temper hot milk into the egg mixture, one-third at a time, stirring constantly.
4. Pour the full mixture back into the saucepan and cook on medium-low, stirring until it thickens slightly (do not boil).
5. Transfer to a clean bowl, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate 1–2 hours until chilled.
6. Churn the mixture according to your ice cream maker’s instructions.
7. Add optional food coloring during the churning stage for desired pastel hue.
8. During the last 3 minutes of churning, fold in crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs.
9. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze at least 4 hours before scooping.
10. Serve with extra Mini Eggs or sprinkles on top.
Notes
Store in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to prevent ice crystals.
For maximum crunch, use freshly opened Mini Eggs.
Pairs perfectly with brownies, cookies, or carrot cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 140mg