• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About Me
    • Contact
  • Recipes
    • Recipes Visual Index
    • How to Make Ice Cream without an Ice Cream Maker
    • Kitchen Cheat Sheet
    • Kitchen & Pantry Essentials
  • Services
    • Contact
  • eBook Store

A Cookie Named Desire logo

menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Recipes
  • Services
  • eBook Store
  • Store
    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home - Frozen Treats

    Published: Jun 28, 2019 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Churro Ice Cream

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Cool down this summer with the ultimate ice cream treat. This churro ice cream is a refreshing fan favorite! This post has been sponsored by Nestlé® Carnation®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

    churro ice cream in container

    It’s no secret that I love making ice cream. I always said that if I could, I would open up an ice cream shop filled with so many fun and adventurous varieties. Experimenting with different methods of making ice cream is a bit of a hobby for me. Using Nestlé® Carnation® Evaporated Milk is one method I like to use for super creamy ice cream that doesn’t melt too fast and coats your mouth with bursts of flavor.

    I like to get my Carnation evaporated milk at Walmart because I love their prices and wide selection of products. They keep the evaporated milk in the baking aisle, so you can pick it up while you are prepping for your weekend baking adventures.

    churro ice cream in container with scoops of ice cream in wooden ice cream scoop

    Good ice cream is based off a few different principles to create the best mouthfeel. It should be creamy and coat your tongue. It shouldn’t feel icy or too cold, nor should it feel too warm. It should be able to retain its texture for a considerable amount of time before turning into a melted mess.Without getting too technical, it is mostly a balancing act of fat and water in your base to get that perfect middle ground.

    I find that using the Carnation I find at Walmart is a great way to make the ice cream super creamy, but it isn’t too fat-heavy like heavy cream, so it still gives you a luscious mouthfeel.

    scoop of churro ice cream on wooden ice cream scoop close up

    Churro ice cream is the perfect summer treat. The bits of churro and cinnamon-y, caramel-y dulce de leche is such a fun combination that makes me feel like a kid again. Freeze tag, anyone?

    close up homemade churros on white plate

    I make my own homemade churros because I love how good they are. I think nothing beats a freshly made churro. You don’t have to make your churros from scratch. You can find some at the store. Even the churro cereal works well for a churro ice cream.

    churro ice cream in cones in a row

    The dulce de leche I make isn’t like the traditional dulce de leche. Instead of using sweetened condensed milk, I like to use evaporated milk and sugar to control the overall flavor, consistency, and sweetness. It also makes it easier to really infuse it with the cinnamon flavor. Not to mention, it is quicker to make.

    Making parts of the ice cream ahead of time is easy. You can make the dulce de leche up to five days ahead of time. The ice cream base itself can be made a few days in advance, too, as long as you keep it chilled.

    churro ice cream in a cone dripping

    churro ice cream in cones

    Churro Ice Cream

    Amanda Powell
    Creamy luscious churro ice cream studded with churros and swirls of cinnamon dulce de leche
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 40 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Additional Time 4 hrs
    Course frozen treats
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 ½ quart
    Calories 496 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Churro Ice Cream

    • 2 cups Nestlé® Carnation® Evaporated Milk
    • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
    • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
    • 4 large egg yolks
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla
    • 7 - 8 churros chopped (about 1 ½ cups chopped)

    Cinnamon Dulce de Leche Swirl

    • 2 cups Nestlé® Carnation® Evaporated Milk
    • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare your ice cream maker—some manufacturers require you to freeze your insert for at least 24 hours.
    • In a large saucepan, mix together the evaporated milk, heavy cream, ¾ cup of sugar, salt, and corn syrup. Stir well and bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
    • In a bowl, mix together the remaining ¼ cup of sugar, yolks, and cornstarch.
    • Once the milk mixture reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low.
    • Slowly drizzle one cup of the hot milk into the egg yolks as you stir the yolk. Drizzle in a second cup of hot milk.
    • Transfer the yolk mixture to the saucepan and cook until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon,
    • Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a gallon freezer bag. Seal and chill completely—at least a few hours.
    • While the mixture is cooling, start on the swirl. In a saucepan, add all the ingredients together and heat on medium. Stir constantly, while scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to prevent burning. Keep cooking until the mixture is about halved in volume and is a nice caramel color. Transfer to a bowl and chill.
    • Once the ice cream base is thoroughly chilled, begin churning according to manufacturer instructions (you may have to churn in two batches). Once the ice cream is almost finished, add in the vanilla, chop the churros, and add them in (if you are doing it in batches, divide the vanilla and chopped churros accordingly).
    • Begin adding the ice cream to your container, swirling in some of the cinnamon dulce de leche as you go. Freeze until firm.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/2 cupCalories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 9gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 393mgSugar: 50g
    Tried this recipe?Tag me on Instagram! @acookienameddesire #acookienameddesire
    « Cherry Pie Iced Tea
    Lamb Meatballs »

    About Amanda Powell

    Baker, photographer, and sometimes world traveler behind A Cookie Named Desire. Obsessed with helping people live life sweetly with delicious food to share with the special people in your life and creating lasting memories.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Colleen says

      April 09, 2021 at 5:32 pm

      If I make my own churros Am I able to freeze them for later use?
      Also how long can I freeze the frozen ice cream sandwich for?

      Reply
      • Amanda Powell says

        April 15, 2021 at 9:45 pm

        Unfortunately, I do not find that the churros have a long shelf life overall. They get soft and chewy after being frozen after a while (being in the ice cream changes the consistency overall as it soaks in the ice cream which is nice). You can freeze the un-fried dough after piping them and frying as needed. If you are making the churro ice cream sandwiches, they are best "made to order" so to speak.

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Connect With Me!

    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    headshot of author with a cow

    Hi, I'm Amanda! I am the baker and photographer behind A Cookie Named Desire. I'm a world traveler (sometimes) with a major weakness for cookies and cheese. While I'm mostly self-taught, I recently received a degree in Food Science!

    More about me →

    Reader Favorites

    • S'mores Cookies Recipe
    • Milano Cookies Recipe
    • Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Avocado Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
    • How to Make Salt Water Taffy
    • Jelly Donut Shot

    Summer Favorites

    • Coffee Smoothie
    • Classic Tiramisu
    • Vanilla Milkshake
    • Edible Brownie Batter

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Accessibility

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Services
    • About Me

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.