Ube Birthday Cake Ice Cream

This delightful Ube Birthday Cake Ice Cream combines the rich, creamy texture of ice cream with the vibrant, nutty flavor of ube. Layered with pieces of fluffy vanilla cake and swirls of sweet frosting, it brings a festive touch to any celebration. This recipe is perfect for those looking for a unique dessert that respects traditional ice cream making while adding a creative twist with ube.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup ube halaya (ube jam)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup vanilla cake, crumbled
• 1/4 cup frosting (vanilla or ube flavored)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, ube halaya, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined and smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
3. In a separate bowl, gently fold in the crumbled vanilla cake and half of the frosting into the churned ice cream mixture.
4. Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container, layering with remaining frosting as you go for a swirl effect.
5. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
6. Serve in bowls or cones, garnished with additional crumbled cake or a drizzle of frosting if desired.